The king of Israel acknowledged that the Lord had kept him in the position he occupied as the head of the nations. God does not promise to keep the believer in earthly honour and position, but He is keeping us for Christ (Jud 1:1, R.V.), and the inheritance that shall never pass away (1Pe 1:5). He keeps us…
1. As a garrison, securely (Phl 4:7).
2. As a gardener, attentively (Isa 27:3).
3. As a treasurer, carefully (1Pe 1:5).
4. As a parent, lovingly (Jhn 17:11).
5. As a shepherd, guardingly (1Pe 2:25).
6. As a casket, secretly (1Jo 5:18, R.V.)
7. As the eye-lid the eye, instantly (Psa 17:8).