Psalms 5:11

Because Thou defendest them.

Our Protector

I. The Lord is our good protector.

1. A sympathising Protector. He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of His eye.

2. A sure Protector. He will save us with His right hand.

3. A personal Protector. He does not deal with the mass, but with the individual.

4. An everlasting Protector. Underneath us are the everlasting arms.

5. A loving Protector. The most endearing images are used in the Bible to tell us of the love of our God.

II. The condition required. They who would be protected must trust themselves in His care and be guided by His wishes. Is it not easy to trust in Him when we remember His almighty power, His perfect wisdom, and that He is our loving Father?

III. The protection He affords to His trusting people. He protects us--

1. From the slavery of sin.

2. From the penalty of transgression.

3. From the penalty which our sin leaves on us.

4. From the despair of failure. (W. Birch.)

Trust and joy in God

At an early period of his life Mozart, the composer, gave his heart to God. When he was twenty-one years of age he wrote, “I have God always before me. Whatever is according to His will is according to mine, therefore I cannot fail to be happy and contented.”.

Psalms 6:1