It was a misstep by Abram when he went down to Egypt in the days of famine in Canaan. On the way, he taught his wife to feign the sister, thinking that would be enough to save him. Hearing the testimony of Sarah that she was Abraham’s sister, Pharaoh picked interest in marrying her. Genesis 12:17 reveals God’s reaction to what Pharaoh did – “But the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.” Whereas Pharaoh could be said to have acted in innocence, God still plagued him for Abram’s sake. We recall this story to say that God will guard all that pertains to His people.

Everyone who has put his or her trust in God should know this as well – God is guiding all that is theirs. The very thought of this can make us live without apprehension.

David’s story provides another proof that God will guard what He has earmarked for His people. On the day that Samuel visited Jesse’s house to choose Saul’s replacement, David was not invited. Perhaps, Jesse thought that things would go according to seniority, he left David on the farm. After all six children were presented and none fitted divine choice, Samuel was forced to ask if there was any left. David was eventually sent for from the farm. The one who was abandoned and unexpected received the anointing to become the king. When David spoke in the words of our text that God “guards all that is mine”, he knew  exactly what he was saying. Everyone who has put his or her trust in God should know this as well – God is guiding all that is theirs. The very thought of this can make us live without apprehension.