Message #14 (of 20) from the PrayerPower radio series
"Praying for Protection"

by Kaye Johns

Satan is identified in Scripture as our enemy [Matt. 13:39, Luke 10:19], one who is hostile toward us, who hates us. That’s a sobering thought, but not a frightening one for children of God. We know Satan can’t stand against the name of Jesus [Phil 2:9-11] or the blood of the Lamb or the word of our testimony [Rev. 12:10-11], and in the book of Job we learn that sometimes God places a hedge of protection around people.

In Job 1 we read, "Then the Lord said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.’

"‘Does Job fear God for nothing?’ Satan replied. ‘Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has?’"[Job 1:8-10]

Sometimes we may be tempted to pray for a hedge of protection around just anyone, but the context of this passage indicates God is most likely to have that hedge in place for those who are living a blameless and upright life, fearing God and shunning evil -- not perfect, but walking in the light, confessing sins, seeking His righteousness.

Many people live this way, and when they do, they are likely to get Satan’s attention, especially if they are leaders in the body of Christ, soul-winners or serving the Lord in any kind of mission field. Asking for a hedge of protection for them, and that they might maintain their Spirit-filled walk, is not only appropriate, but needed.

Pray with me now -- Father, help us live blameless, upright lives, fearing you and shunning evil, that You may delight in hedging us in. We ask in Jesus’ name, amen.

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