“Behold, he that keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:4).

God is “the Keeper of Israel!”

And He is the Keeper of His Church!!

No form of unconsciousness ever steals over Him-

– neither the deeper slumber nor the slighter sleep!

He never fails to watch the house and the heart of His people.

This is a sufficient reason for our resting in perfect peace.

Alexander said that he slept well-

– because his friend Parmenio watched.

Much more may we sleep!

Because-

Our God is our guard!

“Behold” is here set up to call our attention to the cheering truth.

Israel, when he had a stone for his pillow, fell asleep.

But His God was awake and came in vision to His servant.

When we lie defenseless-

God Himself will cover us!

The Lord keeps His people-

– as a rich man keeps his treasure,

– as a captain keeps a city with a garrison,

– as a sentry keeps watch over his sovereign.

None can harm those-

– who are in such keeping!

(PR)