#HisHandOfProtectionIsURrefuge. Why? #ThatYouMayRejoice
As the snow poured down outside I watched the animals. They were not panicking. They took refuge in the places that their creator made for them. Every now and then a mockingbird would send someone packing who wanted to take a shortcut and use their nest for refuge. I know that the ants burrowed down as far as they could and of course the snakes were in their underground domain. I thought about us. As the snow fell I wondered about the folks who were concerned because they did not have adequate shelter, heat, clothing, and or the basic necessities to keep them warm. I am sure that many of them called out to their Abba “Heavenly Father” and He provided a place of refuge for them.
A warming shelter was opened in one of the local schools. I smiled and said to myself. “There He is doing His thing again. Taking care of folks, even folks who may not know Him.” He kept me warm. I could have been in an area where the power went down. I would have had to leave home and stay elsewhere. The fact that I had people I could call upon is a testament to His protection. A sister in Christ sent me a text to make sure that I was OK because they know how the cold impacts my body. My children checked on me to make sure that I was fine.
Now these are all human being. His word declares that if His eyes are on the sparrows. So, I can be certain that He is watching over and protecting me. But He doesn’t just protect me for the sake of protecting me. He does it so I may have joy or rejoice in His name! David praised Him with all of his being – continually because he knew that God’s hand of protection was on him. Do you know that?
- When depression hits – are you aware of that?
- Do you know that it is OK to call on someone to pray with you?
- To talk with you about what you are feeling?
- To be a Barnabas-the encourager-in your life?
That is one of the purposes of this ministry. Call on us and allow us to be iron to your soul. The body of believers is a group of people to whom you can go for “refuge.” But He uses them as an extension of His protective wings.
You Are Not the Only One 
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