In Psalms 91, which I have read countless times, something popped up. As I was reading it I had this great image. If I chose to keep my dwelling and hiding place in God, then God would cover me with his protection. This location can be compared to a massive castle or stronghold. Imagine a castle like in Lord of the Rings. See it from afar and see a small little speck standing on the tallest tower. As we zoom in, that black speck is waving. As you get even closer, you see it’s you. Surrounding the castle are all sorts of enemies and traps but you are completely safe. God is your refuge and strong tower. Armies upon armies attack in full force but you are never shaken. You are under God’s protection.
‘He will call on me and I will answer him.’
So I have been meditating on that image for the last couple weeks, maybe a little longer. Although I appreciated protection and safety in the states, it has been here in Honduras where these have found consistency in my list of request. I travel in pretty dangerous places not to strut around but because my church is on a garbage heap. People carry weapons there and aren’t afraid to whip them out. I could lie and say I am not scared. But the truth is I am experiencing constant fear. That is why I was meditating on Psalms 91. I want to speak faith into my own life – ‘God will protect you. No harm will befall you.’
Yet I still face fears every time I go up to the garbage dump. But I will not let this fear paralyze me. There is a group that is asking for some discipleship classes a couple times a week in the garbage dump and I am going to start them really soon. Please keep me in prayer as I face this fear and accept God’s protection.
‘He will call on me and I will answer him.’
So I have been meditating on that image for the last couple weeks, maybe a little longer. Although I appreciated protection and safety in the states, it has been here in Honduras where these have found consistency in my list of request. I travel in pretty dangerous places not to strut around but because my church is on a garbage heap. People carry weapons there and aren’t afraid to whip them out. I could lie and say I am not scared. But the truth is I am experiencing constant fear. That is why I was meditating on Psalms 91. I want to speak faith into my own life – ‘God will protect you. No harm will befall you.’
Yet I still face fears every time I go up to the garbage dump. But I will not let this fear paralyze me. There is a group that is asking for some discipleship classes a couple times a week in the garbage dump and I am going to start them really soon. Please keep me in prayer as I face this fear and accept God’s protection.
