What does the Bible mean when it says, “not to touch God’s anointed?” (Conclusion)

In part one, we saw that the command from God “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm” was for a specific group of people for a specific time. God preserved the patriarchs from physical harm. No apostle in the New Testament ever told anyone “Do not touch God’s anointed” as a means of insulating himself from harm. Since all believers are God’s anointed, (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) does this mean that His command “Do not touch my anointed ones” keeps us from all harm? Absolutely not! Believers still suffer the effects of living in a fallen world. But, at the same time, believers know that God is 100 percent in control, and He can easily protect His children. Whatever happens to them is allowed by Him. So we trust God in everything. No matter what happens in our lives, we trust that God is in control and will equip, empower, and protect us to complete His plan for us! Be encouraged!

~Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.D., Bible teacher & expositor