Joseph Prince - The Prayer of Protection Devotional: Daily Strategies for Living Fearlessly In Dangerous Times

W e live in dangerous times. A time in which a person could be attacked by terrorists while watching a concert. A time during which an epidemic from one country could spread to another through a single traveler. A time when earthquakes, floods, and other calamities seem to be happening all too often. A time of violence, conflict, and wars.

Unfortunately, we already know that the world is going to get even darker. Isaiah 60:2 tells us this: Darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people.

But I have good news for you, my friend. Good news of the promises in Gods Word that will fortify you and equip you during these times. Good news of His protection and His favor upon you. Good news that declares that you are in this world, but not of this world!

Isaiah 60:2 does not end with deep darkness. It goes on to declare this: But the L ORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.

The darker the world becomes, the brighter YOU will shine. As gloom and despair cover the earth, your light will become increasingly radiant. You will be His beacon of grace and glory in the midst of deep darkness. The world will see you walking in the fullness of the Lords blessings and favor, and wonder how you and your household could be protected from the destruction and chaos all around.

You may be familiar with the Old Testament story of Daniels friends, who were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to the golden idol of King Nebuchadnezzar. The king, his governors, and his counselors all witnessed for themselves how the fire had no power over the three Hebrew boys. Not a single strand of their hair was singed nor were their garments scorched. In fact, they walked away from the furnace without so much as the smell of smoke or fire on them!

Beloved, I want you to picture Daniels friends walking out of that fiery furnace, completely unharmed. Thats a picture of you and me today. In Christ, we are in this world, but we are not of this world. Even when thrown into the most extreme and challenging circumstances, we can walk out unharmed. The same Lord Jesus who stood with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace stands with you today!

The darkness is real. The fire is real. The dangers in this world are certainly real, but His promise that you can live protected, untouched, and fearlessly can be an even greater reality in your life.

The Word of God tells us that fear involves torment. Our Father in heaven doesnt want any of His beloved children tormented by fear. His Word tells us, There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! (1 John 4:18 AMPC ).

This collection of ninety daily devotionals contains excerpts from my original book, The Prayer of Protection, that will help anchor you in Gods protective love for you and garrison your heart. Whatever fear it is that grips your heart, I want every trace of it to be expelled. You are not a hapless bystander who has no choice but to live in fear. No, you are set apart by your heavenly Abba. You are His beloved, and He who watches over you never slumbers or sleeps (see Ps. 121:4)! And yet, we cannot take His protection for granted.

The Prayer of Protection Devotional is divided into twelve sections. Each section uncovers what the Bible says about divine protection and provides faith-building truths that I know will strengthen you. The goal is for you to take just a brief amount of time each day to read and reflect, to see the circumstances in your life in the light of what youve learned in each reading, and to let Gods promises of protection fill your heart, mind, and mouth.