His Unfailing Protection

Sometime this morning as we worshipped, I suddenly imagined two angels walking along side my wife and I as we made our way through the woods. Yesterday we had strolled along a wide trail cutting through some dense forest. As we moved deeper into the woods, we both had an uneasy feeling as darkness fell.

My eyes shifted toward the ancient stone walls that snaked along the ground making a stark property line. I could almost imagine someone leaping up from behind those moss covered walls! My skin crawled in fear. We slowly made our way down the hill and into the clearing where our car was parked.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalms 23: 4, NLT

After church, we took a short trip to Staten Island that soon became a nightmare of sorts. Our GPS map failed but the voice kept leading us through twists and turns, ramps and exits that made my head ache. I clenched the steering wheel as cars shifted lanes with no warning, other cars merged and exited into the mad rushing current along the highway. At one point we realized that we had done a huge loop that swung us clear to Newark, New Jersey and now we were heading back to New York City!

It was only after we reached our destination my wife and I breathed a sigh of relief. The GPS may have helped guide our way through the fearful maze of roads, but it was God's unfailing protection that watched over us.

Wherever we go, beloved, we have this promise of His protection, "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;" (Psalms 91:11).

We will never know until that day when we see Jesus face to face how many times He's keep us from harm both seen and unseen. Let's thank Him daily for such a wonderful provision!