“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps 91:1,2; NKJV). The whole of Psalm 91 speaks of God’s protection. He is our refuge and fortress, delivering us from evil, shielding us and using the angels to keep us safe. In 2 Kings chapter 6, we read how Elisha was trapped in a city by the large army of the Syrian king. Elisha’s servant was alarmed, so Elisha prayed that his servant could see the armies of God, “horses and chariots of fire” (2 Kings 6:17; NKJV) ready to protect them. Elsewhere in the Bible we are told that God is our hiding place (Ps 119:14), our strong tower (Ps 61:3), shelter (Ps 27:5), rock (Ps 27:5) and stronghold (Ps 9:9). He guards us (2 Thess 3:3), surrounds us (Ps 125:2), shelters us (Isa 25:4), keeps (Ps 121:5-8), helps, strengthens and upholds us (Isa 41:10). God keeps us secure (Prov 1:33), safe – even at night (Ps 4:8) and even fights for us (Ex 14:14). Hopefully by now you are convinced that God protects you 24/7; yes, even you! I am sure we all love Psalm 23, let’s consider verse 4 (AMP), “Yes, though I walk through the (deep, sunless) valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod (to protect) and Your staff (to guide), they comfort me.” Be encouraged if you face difficulties, challenges or persecution remember God’s protection is mightier than anything that can come against you (John 16:3).