"You Are Surrounded!"
- Dr. Quahana
- May 5
- 3 min read
Psalm 139:5
"You go before me and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head."
During the colder months, one of the things that is so deliciously peaceful for me is being wrapped up in a warm blanket and watching classic movies. In effect I am cocooned as I am viewing comforting things; sort of like being surrounded by a protective covering. Think of a butterfly, eyes focused and waiting to be released from its' chrysalis and emerge as a colorful creature and flit lightly through nature. Did you know that our God, the Lord of Heaven's Armies, the Alpha and Omega, the Ancient of Days... surrounds us Believers 24/7? And as Believers, as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we are cocooned, protected and covered by Him? How do I know this? Ding, ding, ding, you guessed it; from His sacred Word. That means dear Masterpiece, you are surrounded, I am surrounded, every Christian is surrounded. As in a Shield, a Covering and a Protection by the Lord God, our Refuge and Strong Tower. Simply put:
He is the
BEFORE
BEHIND &
BESIDE
GOD
In Matthew 28, it is fresh off Jesus' Resurrection and what will be many confirmed live sightings of Him. Matthew chooses to focus on [one], Jesus' reunion with His Disciples before His Ascension and [two], Salvation's significance for the world despite attempts by the Jewish leaders to discredit what Jesus has done. He rose! It is important that the Disciples know that Jesus is gifting them The Holy Spirit and that they will be surrounded by Holy Spirit [the Comforter] as they go out to spread the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make Disciples of all men. Why? Because as we know, they will face persecution, threats, danger and even death. That is no small feat. And as always, Jesus is assuring them that no matter what, they are covered and protected even unto death [remember, Death was defeated by Jesus and has no sting]. Part of giving assignments is equipping those who are being sent to do your bidding. And no soldier is equipped without protection. And as soldiers in the Army of the Lord, we as Christians must know that if the Enemy attempts to surround us, he will find that we are surrounded by God; Father, Son and Spirit and legions of angels are on guard and defensively encamped around the Enemy. Now, that is a wall stronger than anything seen in Jericho!
The reason God is constantly reminding us in His Word of this is not because we will be free from turmoil, trauma, setbacks or pain, but because nothing can come against us and stand. Mind you, something will come; but if He goes before us, He sees danger before we do. If He stands behind us, danger cannot sneak up on us. If He walks beside us, then He blocks the slings, arrows and darts of the Enemy from penetrating. Basically friends, He is always with His children, the Believers. And that my dear Masterpieces is why we need not fear what man, the world, the Devil or his minions can do to us. When the Lord of Heavens Armies is your surrounding you there is no reason to fear! God is with us.
Takeaways for you to remember:
1. God goes before you.
2. God stands behind you.
3. God walks beside you.
Yours in Christ!
Dr. Quahana
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[NLT version unless otherwise noted.]
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