Psalms 121:3-4 (NASBStr)
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
I slept in this morning. As a result I didn't see my life leave for work. So, if she was counting on me for protection, assistance or companionship, she was extremely disappointed. I love to sleep. The fact that we have a God who does not slumber but is always attentive to our needs gives the writer of this Psalm inspiration to tell us that, "He will not allow your foot to slip." What a blessed assurance!! Our ability to have security in our walk in life is not tied to our character, strength or even obedience. The fact that we are "kept" in His hands is based completely on the character and grace of God. By faith we are held by His amazing grace and that grace flows from His omnipresence and omnipotence. If you have ever taken multiple children to the park you can rejoice in what we are told by the writer. Too many kids and you lose track of one or two every few moments as they run about the playground equipment. Mothers and fathers can often be heard asking one sibling about the other, "Where's your brother?" or, "Where's your sister?" God never turns to the Son or the Spirit and asks, "Have you seen David? I was distracted by something and lost track of him." He does not slumber or sleep and become disengaged with His children. Rejoice that it is the character of God that keeps us safe and secure and not anything on this life or within us.
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