"O, TO BE KEPT BY GOD!"

“The LORD is thy keeper…”
Psalm 121:5
(King James Version)

In a negative sense, to be a ‘kept woman’ means to be a woman who is financially supported by a lover, especially by a married man. I am sure you get the implications of being ‘kept’ from the natural sense and can imagine all of what it involves. But, in the spiritual sense, the believer is likened to a bride who is in covenant relationship with the King of Glory and has the promise of being kept by Him.
In a time when morality is an all-time low and non-committed relationships are an all-time high, it is comforting and reassuring to be kept in the arms of God. He promises that He will keep you. A keeper is one who ‘guards, protects, observes, and watches over’ someone or something given into their trust. God proclaims Himself to be your Keeper, Protector, Guardian and Watchman!
Realize the benefits of being the ‘kept woman’ in God’s economy. First, it is a legitimate relationship. Hosea 2:19 says, “I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion.” God commits to a lasting-loving relationship with His bride for eternity. With that, the relationship is marked with tenderness, fidelity and righteousness.
This is a faithful, committed relationship. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “understand therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, Who keeps covenant and steadfast love and mercy with those who love Him and keep His commandments.’
Being kept by God does have its privileges. He is a faithful Watchman who never sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:3-4). He is your Protector who will ‘keep you safe and keep you from being trapped’ (Proverbs 3:26). Not only that, but He will ‘tell His angels to care for you and keep you in all your ways’ (Psalm 91:11). In this relationship, he also promises to keep you in complete peace, if you just keep your mind fixed on Him (Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:7). He is also able to ‘keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy’ (Jude 1:24).
Enjoy the protection, comfort, peace and joy from a covenant relationship with Jesus. In the words of the old hymn, “Oh, to be “Kept for Jesus!” Serving as He shall choose; “Kept” for the Master’s pleasure; “Kept” for the Master’s use.” He is a keeper, if you want to be kept!