1st Samuel 22:23. “Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.” SAFETY IN TIMES OF DANGER.
Sometimes it’s out in the open where everyone can see. At other times danger is subtle, plotting evil carefully. The only safeguard is having One who knows what’s next. He who knows the end from beginning is the One who does protect.
Danger comes in different ways – it often wears disguises. The plan is to seem most friendly before evil then surprises. Watch out for the smile too big, or words that seem too smooth. An enemy seeks to destroy and the working of God disprove.
The safeguard that we count on is the Person of our Lord. He tells us to abide in Him and fear not the god of this world. To resist evil power does work, under the authority of Jesus’ name. Those who walk righteously with Him, remove all reason to blame.
There are those who seek to destroy the work of God today. If they can turn aside Christians, there is no telling what they will say. Abiding in Christ is safety from charges the enemies make. There is divine protection when following Him and the cross we take.
In times of outward danger, we usually can take our stand – But when danger comes from within, we dare not look at man To provide the needed safety that comes from God alone. Abide closely and safely with the Lord and He’ll see you safely home.
“I am thankful Lord God, to Thee for giving assurance of the abiding presence of God with us and our privilege of abiding in Him. May I be fruitful in this place because of what Thou art able to do through me. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”