Today's writing entitled "PROTECTION AND DELIVERANCE" talks about how there may be times in our lives when we are knocked off our feet. Read on to discover how in spite of sometimes losing our footing, our God is protecting and delivering us.
May you have a safe Memorial Day weekend, blessed by God!
Jan and Corinne
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Today's Devotional:
"PROTECTION AND DELIVERANCE"
by
Jan Andersen
I remember something unusual happening as I drove down the street a few years ago. There was a young rabbit in the median that was nibbling on some tender shoots of grass. From out of nowhere came a mocking bird, dive- bombing the poor little rabbit. There must have been a nest nearby that the mockingbird was “protecting" from this fierce little invader. The rabbit took off like a shot.
Sometimes things like that happen to us, too. We are minding our own business as we go about our daily work or activities, doing nothing wrong, when suddenly someone attacks us mercilessly. It may appear to come out of nowhere and for no reason. Perhaps the other person is being defensive about something, or worse yet they seem to go out of their way to cut us down. Or perhaps there is a more malicious intent, and our livelihood or even our very life is at risk. It may even be Satan trying to prevent us from doing God’s will. But from our perspective we simply are being unjustly assaulted. Sometimes we never figure out why we are attacked, or suffer wrongs. But we can rest assured that God is with us, even when we are unexpectedly assailed.
Back to that rabbit - there is more to the story. When that little bunny was trying to get away from the mocking bird, it ran across the street, right in front of the car in front of me. The car ran over the rabbit - did not hit it, but actually went right over it, with the rabbit passing underneath the car between the wheels. It was bowled over by the rushing wind, tumbling over twice, and ending up back on it's feet, still running! Surprisingly, it reached the other side of the street unscathed. Off it hopped into the distance without a scratch.
Our lives may sometimes feel like this also. We may be running to escape one apparent danger, only to be bowled over by another. We may be knocked off our feet for a while and then get back up,. With God's help we will keep on running and make it through to the other side unharmed, as long as we continue to place our trust in Him. Even if the attack takes our earthly life, nothing can take away our heavenly deliverance, the ultimate "other side." How great is our protector and deliverer!
Psalm 32:7 NIV You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
God hides us from danger, protects us from trouble, and delivers us with singing! May we always remain faithful in the face of opposition, trusting in God's protection and deliverance. This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day and remember all those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms in the U.S., may we remember the One who made the greatest sacrifice of all. Our perfect Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave up his life in our place that we might live forever with him in heaven - the ultimate protection and deliverance!
Dear Father in heaven, thank you for protecting us from all harm and delivering us from the attacker. May your Spirit put a hedge of protection around all those who love you so that they may continue to serve you with rejoicing. Help us always to keep our eyes on you, no matter what is happening around us. You are the great protector and deliverer, and we praise your name forever. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Song:
MY DELIVERER
by Chris Tomlin
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Psalm 31:1-3
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection,
a fortress where I will be safe.
3 You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
3 You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
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Jan: This is so very true to our life situations. We run from one thing to another, and it seems to occur so often. But God is always there.....just like the rabbit, we roll over, jump over it and get away from sin. Thanks Jan....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Betty!
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