7 Ways You Are Covered by God

7 Ways You Are Covered by God

Catherine’s message unfolds like a warm embrace, reminding you of a profound truth: you are deeply loved and cherished by God. This love isn’t an afterthought; it predates the very foundation of the universe, meticulously woven into the tapestry of your being.

You are the object of God’s passion. He took no chances with you.  He secured you in Himself before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 (TPT) says:

4 And he chose us to be his very own, joining us to himself even before he laid the foundation of the universe!  Because of his great love, he ordained us, so that we would be seen as holy in his eyes with an unstained innocence.

This is reiterated in 2 Thessalonians 2:13 (TPT):

13 We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, for you are dearly loved by the Lord. He proved it by choosing you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit, who set you apart for holiness, and through your belief in the truth.

And again in 2 Timothy 1:9-10 (TPT): 

9 He gave us resurrection life and drew us to himself by his holy calling on our lives. And it wasn’t because of any good we have done, but by his divine pleasure and marvelous grace that confirmed our union with the anointed Jesus, even before time began! 10 This truth is now being unveiled by the revelation of the anointed Jesus, our life-giver, who has dismantled death, obliterating all its effects on our lives, and has manifested his immortal life in us by the gospel. 

You Are Marked and Covered by Love – #1 

The wording in Ephesians 1:4 of “ordained us,” can be translated as “He marked us with His love” fro  the Aramaic. Choosing you was God’s great joy! The Living Bible Version of this verse brings out an additional nuance that I want you to slow down and savor.

Long ago, even before he made the world, God chose us to be his very own through what Christ would do for us; he decided then to make us holy in his eyes, without a single fault—we who stand before him covered with his love.

We are covered by God, God is Love. We are covered with His love. Beloved, you are not just loved, you are so impregnated and one with Him, you are COVERED with His love. You are covered with Love, Himself! That is endlessly amazing! 

You Are Covered by Majestic Protection – #2 

There are more ways that we are covered by God. Psalm 91:4 (TPT) says we are covered with His protective majesty: 

His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you. You can run under his covering of majesty and hide. His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.

You Are Covered by Favor, Kindness and Joy – #3, #4, & #5

We are also covered by His covenant, which is comprised of mercy and love (Psalm 5:7, TPT). I particularly love how Psalm 5:12 (TPT) words, “wrap around favor,” and a “canopy of kindness and joy!” 

12 Lord, how wonderfully you bless the righteous.

Your favor wraps around each one and covers them under your canopy of kindness and joy.

Love Covers Sin – #6

In multiple verses Scripture talks about love covering sin (Psalm 78:38; 85:2). 1 Peter 4:8 (TPT) beautifully admonishes us:

8 Above all, constantly echo God’s intense love for one another, for love will be a canopy over a multitude of sins.

The Greek verb, echo, can also mean “to maintain,” “to possess,” “to keep,” or “to be so closely joined to something that you become its echo.” In this case, we join ourselves so closely to God’s love that we “echo” his forgiving, fervent love toward one another. So very powerful! 

You are Covered by Anointing – #7

We are also not only covered by God, but clothed with Christ and His anointing. Galatians 3:27 (TPT) words it:

27 It was faith that immersed you into Jesus, the Anointed One, and now you are covered and clothed with his anointing.

The lie of separation that came about with the fall of humankind brought fear and shame – and a sense of nakedness (Genesis 3:10). But God has always been our covering. His glory is in us, emanates from us (Colossians :27) and all is around us (Habakkuk 2:14).  

The truth is, there’s no getting away from the glorious reality – you are simply COVERED with Love Himself! And He looks amazing on you! 

Key Takeaways:

• You are deeply loved by God, chosen before creation itself.
• This love covers you completely, offering protection, favor, and forgiveness.
• You are clothed in Christ’s anointing, erasing the lie of separation and shame.
• Embrace this truth and live in the freedom of God’s love.

I trust this has been a blessing! I’d love to hear from you!

XO,

Catherine