When we
think of protection, what do we have in mind?
A
special type of glasses to stop us going blind?
Perhaps a
special hearing aid to keep the volume low?
And
then there is God’s armour to keep us on the go.
We know
that this will help us. But we are flesh and bone.
A very
small car accident could leave us on our own.
Our fear
of drunken drivers is very, very real.
They
take the lives of many folk inside their cage of steel.
The wars that
we have heard about and some of us have seen,
Remind
us of our frailty and how exposed we’ve been.
We think
it is a lottery. The ones we sat beside,
Have
vanished like the morning mist as all of them have died.
We hold on
tight to what we have. We say that life is sweet.
But
every one of us some day the Lord our God will meet.
We think
we are protected from every sort of harm;
Provided
we are carrying our favourite lucky charm.
Never go
out in the cold without your woollen vest.
When
you go to functions make sure you are well dressed.
But this
is not protection! It’s leaving things to luck!
That in
the face of danger that you know when to duck.
But there
is a much better way, a way that’s guaranteed.
A way
to get assistance, when in your time of need.
Turn to
God Almighty and there beneath His wing,
You’ll find
there is an answer to each and everything.
His armour
will protect you. His life will be in you.
You’ll
find His promise faithful in everything you do.
No enemy
will harm you. For if they even try,
They’ll
find they are attacking the apple of His eye.
No matter
what is happening, if you will just stand firm.
You’ll
find that His salvation will last an extra term.
In trouble
He’s your refuge; your overwhelming strength.
No
matter what’s confronting you, He’ll go to any length
To keep
away the arrows which fly at you at night.
The
power of His Spirit will put your foes to flight.
So do not
be discouraged and do not be dismayed.
There
is no need to tremble; no need to be afraid.
For you
will find Him with you and granting you His peace.
This is
your true protection which nevermore need cease.
Jim Strickland – Written 23rd November 2011
