"The name of the Lord is a strong tower, The righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10

In our last week's message we saw that our Divine Protector as a defense, a fortress, a hiding place, a refuge, a shield and the One who fights our battles. This week let us see what Scripture tells us of this divine protection. We saw in Psalm 121:3-8 that it is continuous, Vs. 8 says, "The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."

Also, characteristic of divine protection-- It is unfailing:
"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave your nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5

It is assuring:
"Fear not for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

It is persevering:
Jesus speaking to the Jews concerning His own says in John 10:28-30, "And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
My Father, who has given them to Me is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father's hand.
I and My Father are one."

It is satisfying:
Paul's answer from Christ concerning 'a thorn in the flesh' and his response in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

It is necessary:
"If it had not been the Lord who was our side, When men rose up against us, Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us; Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, The stream would have gone over our soul." Psalm 124:2-4

And what does divine protection provide against?
Evil:
"But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one." 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Temptation:
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

Enemies:
"When I cry out to You,
Then my enemies will turn back;
This I know, because God is for me." Psalm 56:9

Falling:
"To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy." Jude 24 (The Amplified says "...to Him Who is able to keep you without stumbling or slipping or falling..." )

Dangers:
Psalm 91:3-7 (Read the verses) gives a good description of the dangers we are protected from: the fowler's snare; deadly pestilence; the terror of the night; the arrow that flies by day, the plague that destroys at midday.
And why?
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Vs. 4

Our trust is in the Lord and with grateful hearts we sings with the Psalmist, "I will praise You, O Lord among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations.
For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
Let our glory be above all the earth." Psalm 57:9-11

Thank you Most Holy Glorious Lord!  Amen