Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Our Protector

 

     As we learn to trust our God in every situation, we can seek refuge in Him. He is our protector. Caring for our grandsons, reminds me of their need for protection. They need and rely on their parents and those who love them, to feed them, to understand when they need sleep, to care for them when they are scared or sick. We are there as they sleep and when they rise, ready to nurture, to love, to comfort, to sustain them through their days.

     What a privilege to watch them grow, to celebrate with them as they learn, to see their spirit, their minds, their bodies growing day-by-day. Yet, even this deep love pales in comparison to the love our Father in heaven has for us.

     He, too, loves to nurture us, to protect us, to watch over us from morning ‘til night. He never sleeps. He is available to His children. Count on Him, just as our grandkids count on others to care for them. And best of all, they have a heavenly Father to protect them along the way.

     Psalm 121 is a song of comfort, of the knowledge of our God watching over us, of the deep love and availability of God. The entire Psalm has 8 verses. Take in these wonderful words of Scripture as we praise our protector.

I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-He who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you-the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Psalm 121

     He is watching over you, whether you rise or whether you sleep, both now and forevermore. Such promises allow us to feel protected, secure and loved. Your heavenly Father loves you.

Lord,

We come to You today knowing you will protect us. You watch over us and give us all we need. Teach us to love with that same sacrificial love as we care for one another.

In Jesus name,

Amen

 

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