His Arms of Protection!

The events that unfolded in Paris yesterday have our world on edge. The chaos, confusion and calamity caused by the terrorist attacks have people wondering if there is any means of protection from such atrocities being carried out on them. My simple answer is that until Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on this earth, wars, terrorist attacks, societal chaos, and the pains of humanity turning upon itself will prevail and will actually increase in intensity as the Lord’s return becomes more imminent.

Folks, we need to understand that all of this is simply the beginning of the end. We are drawing ever closer to the time of tribulation like none that the world has ever seen. As Satan’s time of final condemnation to an eternal hell edges ever closer, his evil atrocities against God’s creation will increase exponentially. His fearsome attacks upon humanity will become ever greater and stronger. Man’s efforts to prevent these attacks will always fall short as Satan’s mind and mastery of confusion and conflict exceeds man’s ability for complete intervention.

As we consider the evil working through ISIS, Al Queda and other terrorist groups, it is important for us to understand the mastermind of destruction, Satan himself, is the perpetrator of these atrocities. He is pulling the strings and his evil mind leads him to go further and to intensify the struggles ever greater against mankind. We pray for the people of Paris but we must also remember those Christians in the Middle East who are suffering under these same threats daily. We must remember our brethren in North Korea, China and other countries where the activities of Satan are abounding.

Church, we must also remember our own “civilized” nations as Satan’s attacks are coming upon us through our own governments and the liberal minds that have fallen prey to Satan’s lies. What protection do we have amidst all this conflict? Is there any real protection?

Prayerfully consider the words of Psalm 91: “The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” He Himself will deliver you from the hunter’s net, from the destructive plague. He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day, the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon. Though a thousand fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, the pestilence will not reach you. You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord-my refuge, the Most High-your dwelling place” (Psalm 91:1-9).

The only protection we have today is found in the arms of the Almighty One! Though the world may slay us, we know that our God’s protection is with us and His promise of eternity with Him is ever-present. Sink yourself in His arms of protection today and be safe from all the calamity this world has yet to endure.