Recent news headlines read of the arrest of a Gold Coast doctor in relation to the terrorist bombing attacks in Britain. The media have now polled the public asking “Do you feel safe?” Well, how safe do you really feel?
The reality is that no-one is truly safe. This world can never make anyone feel fully safe and protected. If its not terrorist bombings, it could be a drink driver, a natural disaster, a crazed person, a freak accident, etc. Any one of many things can occur as we live in this world and our personal safety can never be fully guaranteed.
However, I take great courage when I read the words of a young man who had numerous enemies and one deadly king who wanted to take his life. After surviving his last ordeal he wrote:
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent men you save me.”
(2 Samuel 22:2-3)
From David I learn to trust in God no matter what the circumstances. I know that in Him I am truly safe! It doesn’t mean that I become bullet-proof and immune to harm and evil. But I know that God has a plan for my life and that He will allow nothing to hinder his plan or purpose. And that gives me peace that no insurance policy can!
If you have felt unsettled due to recent world events … it is a understandable. But rather than talk about how unsafe we now feel in Australia, how about we rise up in prayer against the spirit of this world that is driving people to do evil? How about we give God continual thanks and praise for his daily protection of us and our families? How about we let others know that they also can have eternal security through the hope that only Jesus can offer?
God bless you this month,
Ps. Johnny.
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