SHIELDED AND PROTECTED!

SHIELDED AND PROTECTED!, THE DYNAMICS HAVE CHANGED

(The Lord Protects His Own)
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Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD

TO THE BIBLE
Psalm 37:32-34 NIV

“The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial. Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.”

LET’S TALK
In Esther 3, we read about two very different men: Mordecai, a Jew who loved God, and Haman, one of the king’s top officials. Haman had a lot of power and was full of pride. The Bible even calls him “the enemy of the Jews.” He was an Agagite, and he absolutely hated Mordecai and the Jewish people.

Haman was so determined to destroy them that he assured the king he would personally finance the operation of annihilating the Jews. He deceived the king into thinking the Jews were dangerous and convinced him to approve a terrible plan. However, by God’s divine providence, Haman’s evil scheme backfired. He ended up being executed on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai!

This story reminds us of what the Bible says in Isaiah 54:17: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord.

It’s a powerful reminder that the “Hamans” of this world—and those like them—will ultimately face God’s righteous judgement. In fact, Psalm 125:3 (CEV) says, “He won’t let the wicked rule his people…” That means God protects His people.

It’s also one of the reasons we pray for fellow Christians, ministers of the Gospel, and Christian leaders around the world—that they may be protected and shielded from wicked and unreasonable men as they carry out their works of righteousness. There are Christians today who are courageously spreading the message of Jesus in places that are still hostile to the gospel. Always pray that such Christians be strengthened and remain resilient, guided by the Holy Spirit away from harm, and continue to be effective instruments of His love and truth. Hallelujah!

GO DEEPER
Psalm 91:9-12

Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Psalm 89:13-14
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. 14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-3
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

PRAY
Dear Father, I pray for pastors, fellow Christians, ministers of the Gospel, and Christian activists around the world today, that your mighty hand of protection rests upon them; they’re imbued with divine wisdom, discernment, and courage as they stand for righteousness and truth in the face of any kind of opposition. I pray that you strengthen their resolve and embolden them to continue their work with unwavering faith and determination, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR

Acts 15:22-35, Esther 5-7

TWO YEAR
2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Isaiah 21

ACT
As you’ve learnt today, make it a priority to pray for fellow Christians around the world, that they are protected from all evildoers and strengthened as they boldly share the gospel of Christ.

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