“Our Protector”

 Psalm 125:2

Just as the mountains surround and protect Jerusalem,

so the LORD surrounds and protects His people, both 

now and forever.  (NLT)

     When we entrust our lives to God, He never lets our circumstances or our temptations become so great that we cannot endure or overcome them.  Living in this fallen world will never be free from pain suffering, heart break, sorrow, confusion, deception, fear, or doubt.  But by having the faith to trust that our awesome God is who He says He is, and that He will do what He says He will do, we become His protected children.  Persistent perseverance of faith is what defines us as His children.  The spiritual discipline we learn to develop in the midst of all the challenges that we face daily is priceless.  This discipline not only strengthens our faith and courage, but it also plays an important role in shaping our moral and spiritual character.  Temptations and trials are necessary in order for us to develop and live by the godly characteristics that were given to us by our Lord God, Jesus Christ. 

     So be encouraged and find comfort, my friends, in knowing that our Savior left His Home in Heaven to endure the same kind of hardships and temptations that we all must face in this difficult and evil world.  Jesus did this to not only to save us, but to teach us how to life a solid godly life.  Our Lord courageously set an excellent example for us to live by—one of endurance and perseverance in the face of persecution.  God will never allow anything in the lives of His children that they cannot deal with.  We have a Sovereign Savior we can fully trust to be our everlasting Protector.

                                         A Whisper of Hope

Rely on Me, dear child…to be both your Guide and Protector.  It is through your trials that I am able to build a godly character in you. I will equip you with everything you need in order to persevere and win the battles against the evil forces that want to enslave you and then destroy you.  You cannot do it alone.  With Me, you will travel your life-journey safely in the shadow of My wings.

1 Corinthians 10:13

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. 

And God is faithful.  He will not allow the temptation to be more that you can

stand.  When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure.  (NLT)

            When your endurance is fully developed,

                  you will be strong in character 

                     and ready for anything.

                                (James 1:4)