Divine Touch

April 13, 2025

God's massive arms are with us, enfolding us in His love and care, protecting us from harm and comforting us in times of distress

Today, let's explore the incredible protection we have when we abide in God's presence. When we truly grasp this reality, our perspective shifts from fear to faith, from anxiety to peace. As we journey through this meditation, allow yourself to feel the reality of being wrapped in the massive arms of the Almighty—this divine embrace is available to you right now.

The Daughter of Abraham

In Luke 13, Jesus makes a powerful statement that shocked cultural norms. When referring to a woman bound by illness for 18 years, He calls her "a daughter of Abraham."

"If you untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it away to water on the Sabbath, what's wrong with allowing this beloved daughter of Abraham who had been bound by Satan for 18 long years to be untied and set free on a Sabbath day?" - Luke 13:15-16

This declaration was revolutionary. In a culture where people proudly proclaimed themselves as "sons of Abraham," Jesus elevated this woman's identity, showing that in God's kingdom, there are no second-class citizens.

When God makes a statement, it often conflicts with our current status. The doctors may declare one thing, but God's Word declares another. His perspective always supersedes human thinking, and His power operates on an entirely different level than our limited understanding.

Your True Identity

The enemy wants to give us a false identity, but God calls us His children. What a privilege to call the Creator of mountains and oceans "Abba Father"! This isn't about being presumptuous—it's about embracing the identity God has given us.

Your situation today doesn't determine your destiny. God can lift anyone from any circumstance.

Look at David—from shepherd to king. Consider Esther—from orphan to queen of a vast empire. Your background, education, age, or nationality doesn't limit what God can do in your life.

Untied and Set Free

Just as Jesus declared that woman untied and set free, He speaks the same over your life today. No bondage, no sickness, nothing can come near your dwelling when you walk in the presence of the Lord.

He will rescue you from every hidden trap of the enemy and will protect you from false accusation and deadly curses.

Psalm 91 provides a beautiful picture of this protection. When you abide under the shadow of the Almighty, you are hidden in His strength. The Hebrew word used carries rich meanings, God of the mountains, destroyer of enemies, the self-sufficient one, the nurturer of babies, the Almighty One.

No curse, plague, or poisoned arrow can come near your dwelling because you are covered by the blood of Jesus.

The Divine Shield

Psalm 91:4 paints a beautiful picture of our protection:

"His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you. You can run under his covering of majesty and hide. His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm."

You are not wrapped with problems, distractions, or disease—you are wrapped by the massive arms of God! His presence surrounds you completely.

Next time worry tries to consume you, imagine yourself already wrapped in God's presence, covered by His anointing, protected by the blood of Jesus.

Who can touch the sons of Abraham? Who can touch the sons of God? Who can touch those saved by the blood of Jesus? We have coverage—the blood of Jesus speaking good things over us and our families.

Conclusion

Today, embrace the reality that you are wrapped in the massive arms of God. No matter what challenges you face, you are untied and set free by the power of Jesus Christ.

When you understand who you are in Christ—a beloved child of God—you can walk in confidence and authority. No hidden trap, no false accusation, no deadly curse can touch you because you dwell in the presence of the Almighty.

As you go through your day, visualize yourself wrapped in God's massive arms of protection. Feel the security of His embrace and walk in the freedom that comes from knowing you are untied and set free.

Reflect on This

1. How might your perspective change if you truly believed you were constantly wrapped in God's massive arms of protection?

2. What "hidden traps" has God rescued you from, and how can remembering those deliverances strengthen your faith today?

Prayer

Father, I thank You that I am wrapped in Your massive arms of protection. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I am rescued from every hidden trap of the enemy and protected from false accusations and deadly curses. Your faithfulness is my shield. I am not defined by my circumstances but by my identity as Your child. The blood of Jesus speaks better things over my life. I walk in victory because the One inside me is greater than the one in the world. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Key Takeaways

• God's declarations about your identity supersede cultural norms and human limitations.

• You are not wrapped with problems but wrapped in God's massive arms of protection.

• No hidden trap, false accusation, or deadly curse can touch you when you abide in God's presence.

• Your background and current circumstances don't determine your destiny—God can lift anyone from any situation.

• The blood of Jesus provides complete coverage and protection for every area of your life.

  
  

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