I Need An Armed Guard

By Scott David in Devotions on
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Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! Do not let my heart incline to any evil… –Psalm 141:3-4

When David asks God to set a guard over his mouth, he then asks him to be the one who watches over the door. He is not asking God to hire someone to be the guard, rather asking God to stand watch.

When a guard stands watch over a prisoner, they use whatever force is necessary to keep the prisoner in check. If the prisoner tries to escape, the guard’s job is first and foremost to stop him.

  1. Do you think it is important to God that you have a guarded mouth?
  2. Have you ever asked God to guard your mouth?
  3. What is the sword that is intended to keep you from escaping (hint: Hebrews 4:12)?

Published by Scott David

My name is Scott David and I live in Minnesota. My wife and I have been married for 23 years and we have 4 children. I am reformed in my doctrine and confessional; as we hold to the 1689 London Baptist Confession. I am convinced by Scripture that I am to lead my family to the throne of grace through daily devotions and prayer. These posts are currently the devotions that we do each night. If you decide to participate in doing these devotions with your family; know that we are doing them right along side you. May the Lord add his blessing to his Word and your desire to serve him through day by day devotions.

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