EXCEPT THE LORD KEEPS THE NATION

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Good-Life Devotional: EXCEPT THE LORD KEEPS THE NATION 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain” (Psalm 127:1 AMP). Scripture makes it clear that true security does not come from human effort, military strength, or technological surveillance. Protection belongs to the Lord alone. When a nation, community, or individual forgets this, vulnerability increases—not merely physically, but spiritually.

    The book of Daniel reveals an unseen dimension of divine oversight. Daniel 4:13 and 17 speak of watchers—heavenly beings assigned to observe and execute God’s decrees. Nebuchadnezzar, in his pride, ignored the sovereignty of God and attributed Babylon’s greatness to his own power. His arrogance provoked a decree from the watchers, and he was driven from his throne until he acknowledged that “the Most High rules in the kingdom of men.” Human pride, no matter how fortified, collapses when it challenges the authority of God.

    Psalm 33:16–17 also warns, “No king is saved by the size of his army… A horse is a vain hope for deliverance.” Modern equivalents—missiles, drones, intelligence systems, and military alliances—cannot guarantee safety when God is ignored or dishonored. The strongest weapons fail when the Lord withdraws His covering; yet the weakest community becomes secure when God Himself stands guard.

   Throughout Scripture, this truth is repeated: “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him” (Psalm 34:7). “The name of the Lord is a strong tower” (Proverbs 18:10). “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).

   Lasting security comes only through humble dependence on God. When He keeps the city, peace is assured. When He is neglected, all human defenses crumble.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and godly governance in our nation 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and protection from evil . 

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