” Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” —Psalm 91:5
“Terror by night“: These are things that come up unexpected, “out of the blue”, things that really knock the wind out of you. A family member becomes suddenly ill or gets hurt. Vehicle trouble or an unexpected expense that has to be paid with money you do not have. God tells something about these unexpected troubles or as the verse refers to it as “terror by night”. God says in Proverbs 3:25-26. ” Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”.
“The arrow that flieth by day.” Things you are expecting. These are things that you know are coming. Just as you can see an arrow coming at you, you can see that bill that is due to be paid with money you do not have. Maybe a health concern that is always present. You can see the bad days coming. A spouse that is not right with the Lord and you see things just getting worse. Maybe it’s a decision that your not sure of how its going to turn out. Jesus says to us in John 14:27 ” Be not afraid, neither let your heart be troubled.” God has not given us that spirit of fear (2Tim.1:7) and He that keeps us WILL NOT slumber” (Ps.121:3). Let me assure you with these words. God perfects that which concerns you. (Psalm 138:8). Finally, ”Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.” —Psalm 62:8
“Let these sayings sink down into your ears…” —Luke 9:44
