“The Perfect Bedfellow”

Psalm 4:8
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (NKJV)

This man David; a man after God’s own heart, could lie down to sleep soundly in peace even though his bed was the hard barren ground and his enemies were close by hunting him down. He was able to sleep restfully because he was confident that the Lord was protecting him (Proverbs 29:25). We, too, even in this age, are being hunted down and pursued by a relentless enemy who wants to destroy our souls (1 Peter 5:8). Satan and this fallen world will never grow weary in the quest to destroy all that God stands for. And this sinister and powerful enemy of God will succeed in destroying your soul without the mighty protection of God’s wings over you (Psalm 17:8-9). From the moment you give our life to Christ the battle for your soul begins and you will spend the rest of your days fighting off the relentless attacks of the ungodly. As Christians we become soldiers for God; warriors for righteousness and truth. God does not want us to become complacent or comfortable in our journey to heaven because the enemy is sly and he uses deceit in order to lull us away from the Truth. God calls us to fight for those who are loosing the battle and bring them into God’s protection so they, too, will learn how to battle the enemy. Never doubt the spiritual warfare that is raging and growing in intensity as we get closer to Jesus’ return. Satan’s turmoil is surrounding us in every direction and is quickly closing in. And the only way, dear friend, that you will ever be able to lay down and sleep in peace, is by knowing (without a doubt) that the mightiest of warriors has you safely under the protection of His wings. There is no better covering, my friends, and there is no better way to find the rest you so desperately need. A quiet conscience is, indeed, a good bedfellow!

A Whisper of Hope
For you, My child…there is no blanket so warm as the covering I offer you, and there is no softer pillow than My promise of safe-keeping. Your faith in Me is the comfort that rocks you into a restful slumber. You need not fear the darkness around you, for I see all; nothing escapes my attention. So I bid you a long needed rest, dear child—a heavenly rest; the peace filled rest that can only come from trusting in Me.

Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. (NKJV)

1 Peter 5:8
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil,
prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (NASB)

Psalm 17:8-9
Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
From the wicked who oppress me,
From my deadly enemies who surround me. (NKJV)