While God does not promise to prevent us from suffering at the hands of our enemies, He will preserve us for Himself. No one can hinder us beyond what God allows. And, ultimately, God will vindicate Himself through our life.
Paul endured beatings and imprisonment at the hands of his enemies. Nevertheless, he knew that God would preserve his life until one day he stood victoriously before his King. Paul’s life was not easy, but it was victorious. People may rant and breath threats against you, but ultimately they will be vanquished and God’s purposes will prevail.
Our prayer ought not to be: “Lord, protect me!” but rather: “Lord, be glorified through me!” Our desire should be that God would receive the maximum glory possible through our lives. We want the most people to have the utmost reverence for God as a result of what they see Him doing in and through us.
May your life be a prolonged “Amen!” to God’s goodness and love.