“Then he called two of his centurions and ordered them, ‘Get ready a
detachment of two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen
to go to Caesarea at nine tonight.’” Acts 23:23.
The Roman commander became aware of a plot to kill Paul,
who was now under the commander’s care.
Without having to do anything, safe passage from Jerusalem
to Caesarea was provided for Paul. With this amount of protection, it would have
taken an army of men to get at Paul in order to kill him. God had provided protection so that Paul
would be assured of doing everything that God called him to do. Paul was keenly aware of God’s sovereign
protection.
Sometimes it is difficult for me to believe that God is
so personally involved with me that He actually is concerned about my daily
protection. I wonder if there have been
times when something really bad was going to happen to me, and God intervened
in some way that literally saved my life.
I half-jokingly have said that I know there are a few angels around me
that have singed wings, bruises and sore spots all over from the times they
have protected me, without my awareness.
As I sit here today, I am fully confident that God has a purpose for me,
and as long as that is present, He will provide the care and protection I need
to work towards fulfilling that purpose.
Paul knew that he was to go to Rome,
and nothing was going to stand in his way.
Questions to consider: Where are you on the spectrum of
having confidence in God’s care for your life?
Please think about this and don’t just give the correct, religious
answer. Be real with God about
this. Do you believe that God really
cares for you personally? How in tune
are you to God’s purposes for your life?
Prayer:
Father, there are times when I wonder if You are there, and in those times,
help me to remember when I was fully aware of Your presence and
protection. Help me to remember that I
am Your child and that You love me wholeheartedly. Amen.
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