Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Mama Bear

2 Timothy 4:18 - if we are dedicated to our Lord's kingdom He will take us through every trial so He can continue to use us in building His earthly kingdom, He will bring us through to His eternal kingdom
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom . 2 TIMOTHY 4:18 

 We’ve heard the analogies, seen the cartoons, or even fulfilled the role ourselves: Mama Bear, doing whatever is needed to protect her young, no matter the cost. That protective instinct might lie dormant and unnoticed for much of our lives. Then we become a mom, and it’s as if something inside us shifts. We know without a doubt that we’ll do anything in the world for our child. No questions asked, no excuses given. How reassuring to know that God feels the same way about us.

 Many stories in the Bible tell us how God protected those who loved and followed Him. God kept the Israelites safe in the desert for forty years until they reached their new homeland. He protected armies and gave them victory over more powerful opponents multiple times. God told people how to ensure their safety when their enemies or oppressors were bent on destroying them.

The ways God protects us today might not seem so obvious or far-reaching, but that doesn’t make them less important. We’ll never know how many traffic accidents God has saved us from or how much damage was avoided when a hurricane dissipated while still far off shore. We lock our doors at night, having no idea how many thieves God steers away from our homes.

 Bad things will still happen because we live in a world full of sin. Even in bad times, though, we can thank God for teaching us through those experiences and for protecting us from worse things. We stand ready to protect our children throughout their lives, no matter how old they get. How good to know that God stands as our perfect example and gives us the courage to be Mama Bear when needed.

 Dear God, thank You for loving and protecting me in all the ways I know about, but especially for the unseen ways. I praise You for being my faithful protector. Amen . 

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