When we love someone, we want to protect them. It is a natural thing. And God's love does that for us as well. Just like a father that protects his child from impending danger, or from things that could bring harm to his life so he teaches the child how to avoid certain things, God wants to do that for us.
The Greek word for "protects" is stegel which means to cover. That is what God does for us. He protects those that love him. He watches out of us. He preserves us through difficult times. And where there are flaws with in us, his love has the ability to cover them.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12
Because God is love, he cannot be any other way. His covers our sin with his love when we belong to him. Even as his love protected the Israelite's in the Old Testament during the times they were slaves. Ezra 9:9 Believe me, those times for them were anything but strife less, yet they had God's eyes watching out in protection for them.
His love:
- protects me from my enemies Psalm 91:3-6
- protects my children Psalm 102:2
- protects my home Psalm 127:1
- protectHs the fatherless and widows Psalm 68:5
- protects us when we travel Psalm 121:8
- protects us from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3
God's love give us those protections and more. And even in the midst of adversity or trouble, he still provides it, giving us strength to endure whatever we are going through.
This kind of love as with all the others is not self-seeking or selfish. Instead it benefits others. As Christians we should always be looking out for others. That does not mean we should overlook and excuse wrong doing in people or even ourselves, but it means to forgive, and provide love and protection where it is needed.
Because God is love. And his love is true. It is perfect. His love protects.
May 27, 2019 Promise: Jesus spoke to them and said, "I am the light of the world: he that follows me will not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" John 8:12
Happy Blessed Memorial Day Friends! I pray that in whatever activities you have planned for today, that God's protection will be over you and your loved ones. And keep in prayer for those families who have lost loved ones because of why your and i get to celebrate, If you happen to see anyone that is in the military, or is a police or a fireman, please be sure to thank them for their service. It means a lot to them and it often can be a thankless job for them in their protection of us and our communities. God bless! Stay safe!
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