It was a common declaration of the older people in our church that God kept them from dangers seen and unseen. They knew and believed that God watched over their lives to protect them, and even though they did not discern all the times that they had avoided danger, they were guided away from situations that may have caused them harm. God had delayed them, influenced a slight decision to go another way, or even changed the direction of someone else so that they would not encounter the hidden danger.
Psalm 91 tells us that God saves us from “hidden dangers and deadly diseases.” (V3) He is our place to shelter in, and we can trust his protection. Instead of being annoyed when we are delayed, when lines are long, when traffic slows us down, or when a flight is delayed, we should patiently rely on the one who has our lives in His hands. Today, when you encounter an unavoidable impediment, consider that this delay may even save your life. He keeps us from dangers seen and unseen.
Psalm 91:1 I say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety, my fortress. My God, I trust in you.”
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