Called to Care – Day 24

₁Whoever goes to the LORD for safety,

whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,

₂can say to him,

“You are my defender and protector.

You are my God; in you I trust.”

₃He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers

and from all deadly diseases.

₄He will cover you with his wings;

you will be safe in his care;

his faithfulness will protect and defend you.

₅You need not fear any dangers at night

or sudden attacks during the day

₆or the plagues that strike in the dark

or the evils that kill in daylight.

₇A thousand may fall dead beside you,

10,000 all round you,

but you will not be harmed.

₈You will look and see

how the wicked are punished.

₉You have made the LORD your defender,

the Most High your protector,

₁₀and so no disaster will strike you,

no violence will come near your home.

₁₁God will put his angels in charge of you

to protect you wherever you go.

₁₂They will hold you up with their hands

to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.

₁₃You will trample down lions and snakes,

fierce lions and poisonous snakes.

₁₄God says, “I will save those who love me

and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD.

₁₅When they call to me, I will answer them;

when they are in trouble, I will be with them.

I will rescue them and honour them.

₁₆I will reward them with long life;

I will save them.”