"The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them." v7
Psalm 34:1-8 NKJV
Things overwhelm us at times and the problem is, we find it difficult to cope in these dire circumstances. We've all had days - possibly weeks, where whatever we do appears to be wrong or, we resolve the issue only to find another arrives to take its place.
This is the time to stop and re-focus. God may be attempting to gain your attention by allowing things to go pear-shaped or, the devil is attacking you, causing mayhem. This is why you need to re-focus and seek God's counsel. Try it, and as you focus on God, ask Him what is the way forward. God's Word says, 'I will instruct you and teach in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye' Psalm 32:8. Grab a coffee and wait on God for the answer. Ask yourself, would God allow me to become upset and angry over what is happening? He may allow things to go wrong in order to get your attention but really, would He want to upset you? Possibly not; therefore you know who the culprit is - the devil.
Now focus on the fact that, 'The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them'. The angel of the Lord is no ordinary angel. He can do much more because, He is the pre-incarnate Son of God - our deliverer Jesus. Look what v4 says, 'I sought the LORD and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears'. Then again in v8, 'Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him.' I like the CSB's interpretation, 'How happy is the person who takes refuge in Him.'
Are you fearful at this time? Fear is the opposite of faith. So, anyone who is fearful, will find it difficult to move in faith because the fear will rob the faith. This is how Peter sank after walking on the water (Matthew 14:22-33). He took his eyes off Jesus (faith) and put his eyes on the raging sea (fear), and he sank.
So, today you need to recognise that the angel of the LORD is all around you. He is with you and will not leave. Your flesh wants to fear when problems arise but, we must learn that, we are no longer servants of the flesh, but obedient to Jesus. He is far greater and will give you His peace about what you ask. Get on and have a good day
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