Most of us have read or know of, the story of Job. But that story has an interesting fine print which some may not have picked up on.
That interesting aspect of the story of Job is the fact that satan could not attack Job because of a "hedge" God had put around him for his protection and blessing as is evidenced when satan says to God-
"Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has...."(Job 1:10)
This concept of Gods hedge of protection is very real. The Contemporary English Version (CEV) translates Job 1:10 this way:
"You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property"
This hedge is multi-dimensional. It protects us from external dangers and protects us from ourselves. The fact is We are our own worst enemy. God has to protect us from us. To do this, he may create a hedge that makes it difficult to engage in the behavior that he knows is not good for us. He may put obstacles or thorns in the way, as was in the case of the Hosea. Sounds familiar?
Thirdly thus hedge protects us from recklessness, coming from a combination of the first two.
Psalm 34:7 defines the hedge of protection very well -
"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them"
If you have thus hedge of protection around, that's great and if not pray for it.
God will plant the hedge around us, but we need to water it with prayer, so it grows and thrives. The entire Psalm 91 is a prayer for this protection.
Satan could not get to Job till God removed that hedge. Remember that always.
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