The Lord protects us supernaturally through divine intervention (as in the verses above) but the Lord also protects His people practically as well. Proof of the practical care God has for His children can be witnessed in the laws set down in the book of Leviticus for the Israelites.When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:15-17
Laws are given in detail regarding what was considered clean and unclean—what particular animals, fish, birds, insects, etc., could be eaten and those that were not to be eaten because they were considered unclean. The process regarding the steps to be taken for becoming clean again if someone (or something like an eating or drinking vessel) became contaminated or unclean are also given in great detail.
The priests were given in-depth instructions regarding skin diseases, infectious, spreading or otherwise. Regulations about mildew in homes and on clothing are given as well as many other instructions involving health issues. While reading through all these various laws is somewhat tedious, it is obvious these regulations were given by God as a means of practical protection for keeping His people safe and in the best of health, (Exodus 15:26).
God loves us and provides His best for us. He created the world, gave man rule over it (Genesis 1:28) and then when man lost this rule because of sin (Romans 8:20-22), God loved us so much that He gave His one and only Son to make atonement for our sins (John 3:16, Hebrews 2:17). Thank-you dear Lord for all your provisions on our behalf. AMEN!
God Bless!
