God protects His people.  He told the prophet Jeremiah that He would rescue him when his enemies came after him.  He enjoyed God’s protection his entire life, although he experienced persecution and hardship.

The Apostle Paul also experienced God’s protection until the appointed time of his death.  The Lord made it possible for him to be the major contributor of the New Testament, and we still benefit from the lessons God gave him.  He spoke of escape when he declared, “ The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.”

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, You are our protection and we thank You.  We trust every phase of our lives to You to be effective in this life as a witness for You.

DAILY READING:  Jer. 1-4