In any sport, a good defense is enormously important.

We get to enjoy the best defense in the world; we stand under the protection of the almighty Almighty • Where are God’s angels in tragic accidents and catastrophes? Or: the lack of understanding of God’s glorious nature

All the protection you could ever want

• Nothing can ever get so bad in our lives that we can’t be soothingly reassured in God’s shadow (“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1; NIV)
• We accept God’s protection, where we find rest in rough times (“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” Psalm 91:2; NIV)
• God holds us under His wings (“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4; NIV)
• God has sent angels to guard us (“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Psalm 91:11)

Protection from the evil one – 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Of course, you must also accept God’s offered protection. You will not receive anything if God is only your Plan B. God does not respond to needs (otherwise the world would look different, because all human beings have needs); God responds to your faith. So make God Plan A in your life. And: Put your faith in His promises of help and protection over temporary circumstances.

Don’t go to bed in the evening in a wrestling match with worries and fears. Give all your worries to God. He will gladly take care of it for you. Better than you ever could. “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20, NLT)

Enjoy your identity as a beloved child of God. You can rely on God’s help and protection. Also, of course, tonight:

“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.” (Psalm 3:5; NIV)

Say this: Thank You, my God, for Your comprehensive help and protection.

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• May your sleep be sweet

And with this certainty, have a wonderful night’s rest.

Distress and lack are part of the life of this world whose ruler is the devil (1 John 4:4). But our Jesus also has all power on earth (Matthew 28:18) and has overcome all distress and lack for us (John 16:33). We belong to Jesus; We live in this world, but we do not belong to the world (John 17:14), we belong to Jesus (Philippians 3:20).

What is pressing you?

• Loneliness
• Sadness
• Hopelessness
• Financial lack
• Life displeasure
• Aimlessness

Sometimes there’s a whole army of annoyances in our living room and just will not leave.

I cannot do it anymore, we say and really mean it.

No problem, says our God, I’ll gladly help you.

And this is your certainty, no matter who or what presses you. This is your Bible-based certainty right through the middle of all the trouble:

“This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.” (Psalm 34:6; KJV)

This is really hard, we say.
Oh, says God, don’t worry. Nothing is impossible for me, and I love to help you. You’re the apple of my eye; I never — you hear — let you fall.

And we no longer try to wrestle our worries while lying in bed, but simply rest — with confidence — in the gloriously protective and gloriously safe arms of our God.

You do not have to be scared. I’ll help you. Did I tell you how much I love you?, says God.

No, we lie because we want to hear it again, You haven’t told me yet.
Of course I love you, says our God.
And we sigh with relief and say: I didn’t hear You; what did You say?
And God smiles and says: I love you.