Against all odds

Psalm 91:1-2 (ESV)

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say[a] to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,

    my God, in whom I trust.

In the documentary mini series called "Against All Odds" a remarkable story is told about an Israeli platoon who found themselves in the midst of a minefield along the Syrian border during the Yom Kippur War. When the platoon realized they were in a minefield they pulled out their bayonets and started to dig out mines and to disarm them, when suddenly a fierce wind began to blow removing the sand from the minefield. Each and every mine was then exposed and the soldiers ventured through the minefield unscathed.

Sometimes we feel we are in a minefield. Yet despite being in the midst of a war zone, we find peace and rest in the shadow of the Almighty!

Seek to dwell in the secret place by seeking a deeper relationship with Him this new year, so that when you hear of wars and rumors of wars swirling all around you, you can say with confidence, "You are my refuge and my fortress: my God and I will trust you!" May the Lord richly bless you as you develop that intimate relationship with Him!

Dear Lord, we thank You for always being there. Thank You for being our refuge in the midst of all the turmoil around us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.