Through God’s Eyes
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.—Psalm 91:11–12 (NIV)
In the above verse, the devil misquotes scripture to tempt Jesus, deliberately leaving out “to keep you in all your ways.” it has been said that this exemption is a faith-filled lesson—as followers of God, we must acknowledge Him in all our ways, and He will direct and protect us.
Heavenly Father, I know that You are supporting me, even when my fears try to convince me I am alone on my journey.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.—John 10:10 (NIV)