Psalm 34:7 is a wonderful verse filled with great hope. It says this, "For the angel of the Lord is a guard; He surrounds and defends all who fear Him."
Other versions use the word "encamp" to define the extent of protection to those who belong to God. And even more versions use the phrases, "encircle me" and "empower me" when illustrating the action of divine safety.
To "encamp" means to incline OR to decline; to pitch a tent.
Ahh.. it is the guard of Heaven.
And David knew it well.
Though in outward appearance, all seemed lost, His inward substance remained the same. And in a Psalm which is rumored to have been birthed out of the threat of Goliath and subsequent victory with one smooth stone, it is observed that this could, indeed, be David's greatest hour of pain.
But what is so amazing here is David's ability to see, with eyes of faith, the guard of angelic presence in his life. He was able to take himself at his own words, that we are called by invitation to an encounter... taste and see! (verse 8)
And it is the ones who exercise the gaze on Jesus who will ultimately see Jesus in all things. It is those who make habit of beholding who will ultimately discern the invisible, yet ever-so-powerful force of preservation that's being benevolently bestowed in the midst of even the most challenging moments.
Oh if we only KNEW the battles that were being formed against us at this very moment. And if we only KNEW the defensive encampment on heavenly assignment that was being released as favor to those whom He calls beloved.
Our hope, dear ones, should rest in not the immunity of hardship, but in the absolute rescue in them.
Radical deliverance is so generously imparted to those who adore Him.
He is a good, good Father!
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