The safety of His arms...

It was an ordinary Thursday. I had attended Bible Study that morning. I came home and had lunch with my husband. He kissed me good bye and told me he was going to test drive a customers vehicle. I told him to be careful and that I would see him at the shop a few minutes later. I was spending a few quality minutes with our Yorkie, Madison, when the phone rang. When I picked it up, I heard the distraught voice of my husband telling me he had been in an accident and the vehicle hit an electric pole and flipped over. It took him a few minutes to even tell me where he was. The accident happened about a quarter of a mile from our house and shop. When I got to the scene, all I could do was thank God for protecting the man I love once again. It was a hot and humid day and outside, but I had chill bumps all over. Just looking at the vehicle turned upside down and thinking of what might have been literally made me sick to my stomach. The lady that witnessed it said that she saw him lose control of the vehicle and the back tire flew up in the air. Then, the SUV hit the pole and flipped 2 or 3 times before landing upside down. Billy was crawling out the back door just as she got to the vehicle to see if anyone was injured. Miraculously, he was not hurt at all. He said that as the vehicle began to go out of control and flip over, he felt a total calmness that he couldn't even put into words. He had no doubt that the hand of God had protected him again. This was his second potentially life threatening incident in about a month. It was just another reminder to me that there are so many things in life that are out of our control. What happened to the vehicle was just a freak accident that nobody could have been prepared for. Yet, our Father in Heaven knows everything. He knows ever danger that lies ahead of us. No matter what tragedies we may face, He already has a plan to see us through. I know that God sent angels to protect Billy. I pray multiple times a day for his protection, and I am so thankful that God continues to answer those prayers.

Our lives are so short. Every moment we draw breath is precious. Each smile we share with the people we love could be the last one. I don't want to waste another minute regretting things in my past, or worrying about what my future holds. I don't know what tomorrow might bring. I don't even know what might happen a few minutes from now. The only thing I am certain of, is that God does know. He does care. He will never leave me. God is my protector and my provider. When I am afraid, I will run to the safety of His arms. He was, is, and will always be faithful. He is the great I AM... because of that, I am willing to trust Him with my life, and the lives of all of the people that I love... today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

 

 

 

Psalm 91

1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
    will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
    he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
    and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
    He will shelter you with his wings.
    His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
    nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
    nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
    though ten thousand are dying around you,
    these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
    and see how the wicked are punished.

9 If you make the Lord your refuge,
    if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you;
    no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels
    to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
    so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras;
    you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
    I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer;
    I will be with them in trouble.
    I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life
    and give them my salvation.”