But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: Let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee. Ps 5:11

There is a comradery shared among military servicemembers that they will always guard and faithfully defend one another. The saying is “I got your 6.” One member can’t see and cover from all directions, so they rely on each other to protect and defend the full parameter from enemy advancements and assaults. All sides are guarded, even the blindside. God has gone before us and protects the way for us. He has already handled the battles His children will face and has provided the measure of salvation for each child of God, even from behind. He’s got your 6. The scripture passage reminds us to take confidence in God and trust in God’s ever-present help, “because Thou defendest them.” God gives His portion to protect, defend, and show the way for “all those that put their trust in Thee” and “love Thy name.” His exact measure of salvation is what we need and for that we can “rejoice…ever shout for joy…be joyful in Thee.” The child of God can always count on their heavenly Father. He is always faithful and “He will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb 13:5). Jesus is our Portion, our Rock, and our Salvation, “very present help in trouble” (Ps 46:1). My friend, Jesus is faithful to stand with you, even in the darkest times, and through the midnight watch, He is faithful. In whatever you face, even surprises, you can trust in the LORD. Dear friend, the child of God can “rejoice” and “ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them.” He’ got your 6. Father thank You for Your love and the Your faithfulness to defend the way through Jesus Christ. Help me to know His portion and ever-present help. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.

My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Ps 73:26

I prayer that you had a wonderful day of worship as you gathered the saints and your friends to celebrate Resurrection Day at your local church. I pray that you continue to overflow as God has filled your heart with His portion. When I think of a portion, I think of gaining or receiving a part of something, the not the complete or the whole of something. Think of a family meal that is prepared for those present at the table to partake of it and receive a portion. Everyone may partake in the meal until they are filled, but one person does not consume the entire meal. All may receive a portion sufficient to satisfy and fill. So, we think of portion as a part and not the whole. Yet the scripture passage gives us a clearer meaning to the word “portion.”  “God is…my portion.” The word portion does indeed mean a measure. A perfect measure, not lacking in any measure. A measure that is uniquely ours, to fill, satisfy, and overflow. It is the exact amount of something that we need. It is “an individual’s part or share of something, such as a gift or inheritance.” A gift or an inheritance is something that we could not earn, but an honor we receive by being adopted into the family of God and become His child. Jesus is our portion. Our share of good. Our family inheritance with all the privileges and titles of a son or daughter. My friend, we have a good heritage because God is good. The Portion for the child of God is through Jesus Christ, who is a perfect measure given to us, to save us, keep us, uphold us, to enable us to endure the storms of life, and strengthen us to fight life’s battles victoriously by His faithfulness and favor. He is the Good Shepherd who lay down His life and gave Himself for His sheep (Jn 10:11) By His death, burial, and resurrection, His portion and measure for us is a perfect gift. His portion is what we need so desperately to have life everlasting and life eternal. Dear friend, the word of God reminds us “The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and my cup…therefore my heart is glad, my glory rejoiceth, my flesh also shall rest in hope” (Ps 16:5;9). The child of God may rejoice and celebrate the resurrected Christ, for He is our “portion forever.” Father thank You for Your Love and the fullness of Your eternal presence. “I will be glad and rejoice in You” (Ps 31:7). In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.