He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
Vanoverloop expounds Psalm 91:11 to show how God's providential care extends to His children through the ministry of holy angels, emphasizing spiritual rather than physical protection. The article contrasts Satan's misuse of this text in tempting Jesus with the proper theological understanding of angelic care as God's instrument for executing His benevolence toward the elect. This meditation connects Old Testament typology with New Testament fulfillment to encourage believers in the detailed and constant nature of God's watchful providence.
"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalm 91:11 This psalm describes God's care of His children. The shadow of the Almighty covers them (1). He is their Refuge and Fortress (2). Surely He shall deliver (3). His truth is their shield and buckler (4). The psalm shows us that God's care is extended toward us even when we are unaware of it. It is that great and that detailed. Our text teaches us that God's care of us includes His use of the holy angels....
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