READ PSALMS 34:1 THROUGH 36:12; ACTS 16:1–18
In 1875, as popular Christian singer-songwriter Ira Sankey sang, he noticed a sad man in his small audience. As they talked later, Sankey discovered they had a unique connection from the recent Civil War.
The sad man, a Confederate soldier, had been on guard duty when he saw a Union soldier walking along unaware he was being observed. The Confederate soldier raised his rifle to shoot, then realized the Union soldier was singing a hymn his mother once sang to him. Remembering his mother’s Christian influence, he lowered his gun. The unsuspecting Union man ceased singing and walked on. Sankey had been the singer. God had protected him.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them (Psalm 34:7).
Indeed, God’s protection comes in many forms, sometimes in surprisingly unexpected ways. While we may not always know how He does it, we know He protects us for our benefit and His glory.
Thought for Today: Our assurance of God’s protection means we need not fear the future.
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