PROMISE #237 - AUGUST 25
Promise #237:
I will keep you safe from the evil one.
1 John 5:18 (WEB)
We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin,
but he who was born of God keeps himself,
and the evil one doesn’t touch him.
I like the second part of the NIV Bible translation for this verse - the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. The NLT translation says it this way - for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.
When we are born of God, we are safe. We have no reason to fear because Jesus Himself is our protector. This Bible verse says that the evil one cannot touch us. What a promise! In our world, there is much to be afraid of, so much uncertainty that can keep people in a state of fear.
But we are not of this world; we are born of God. In John 3:9, the Apostle John says that God's seed, His very DNA, remains in us. So be of good courage today because you have nothing to fear. God has promised to keep you safe and secure in His loving embrace.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, I thank You for Your protective love that keeps me safe from all the dark forces of this world. Help me rest in Your shelter during every storm I encounter today, so I can keep my focus on Jesus, the author and defender of my faith, and not be distracted by worldly things that seek to steal my peace and joy.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
I will keep you safe from the evil one.
1 John 5:18 (WEB)
We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin,
but he who was born of God keeps himself,
and the evil one doesn’t touch him.
I like the second part of the NIV Bible translation for this verse - the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. The NLT translation says it this way - for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.
When we are born of God, we are safe. We have no reason to fear because Jesus Himself is our protector. This Bible verse says that the evil one cannot touch us. What a promise! In our world, there is much to be afraid of, so much uncertainty that can keep people in a state of fear.
But we are not of this world; we are born of God. In John 3:9, the Apostle John says that God's seed, His very DNA, remains in us. So be of good courage today because you have nothing to fear. God has promised to keep you safe and secure in His loving embrace.
***
Responsive Prayer:
Father, I thank You for Your protective love that keeps me safe from all the dark forces of this world. Help me rest in Your shelter during every storm I encounter today, so I can keep my focus on Jesus, the author and defender of my faith, and not be distracted by worldly things that seek to steal my peace and joy.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.