Trust Him!

Scriptures: “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 125:2)

Many years ago, when my children were still very little, one day their Sunday School teacher took them to a birthday party in another town in Southern California. They had a great time. But, on the way back, having had too much fun, they were hungry. So, on their way back, their teacher was kind enough to take them to a MacDonald for a hamburger and nuggets.

As they were eating and the car was moving on the freeway, my younger son, who was either 3 or 4 year old then, suddenly started to cough badly and his face turned red quickly. The teacher quickly recognized that he choked on one of the nuggets and stopped the car on the freeway shoulder to help him. She asked my elder son to start praying for his brother.

Not being a medical professional, the teacher was not making any progress in getting the nugget out of his throat. The situation quickly turned worse. Just then, out of nowhere, a car pulled in front of them and a couple stepped out of the car. The woman happened to be a registered nurse and she held my son from the back and gave his chest a quick and sudden squeeze which caused the nugget to be cleared from the air way. My son was able to breathe again. Then, this woman told the teacher to take my son to a nearby hospital for a detail examination to make sure he was ok.

Without saying much, the couple went back to their car and drove away. Till this day, we still don’t know who they were and where they lived. But, I would like to consider them as the angels sent by God to rescue His child. They saved my son and turned a seemingly terrible situation into something worth thanksgiving.

I am sure we all have situations like that because life throws many curve balls at us. There’s always something unexpected waiting right around the corner where we can’t see. But God promised us that He will be with us and will not leave us, nor forsake us.

In the Old Testament, a story was recorded to show how God delivered Elisha out of the enemy’s hands. The Aramean army was surrounding Dothan where Prophet Elisha lived. The servant of Prophet Elisha was greatly frightened by the army surrounding them. But the prophet comforted him by saying, “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (II King 6:16) The prophet also prayed that God open the servant’s eyes so he could see. The Lord listened to his prayer and the servant saw the great multitude of horses and chariots of fire surrounding the prophet and his servant to protect them.

Then the Lord struck the Aramean army with blindness so they were not able to attack and was led by the Prophet to Samaria. The man of God was delivered from the hands of the enemies. This story has always been fascinating to me because it vividly pictured the love and protection our God has for us. How comfortable to know that, regardless of the curve balls thrown at us, God is always on the lookout for us!

Every time I think of that incidence many years ago, I think of what the Psalmist said, “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 125:2) Indeed, He is not only with us, He surrounds us like mountains to protect us.

Our God is almighty and capable of delivering us from any dilemma and difficulties in life. More than that, He is faithful to see us through any and every one of them! Praise the Lord!

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Prayer:
Our precious Lord, thank You for the gift of life, especially for the many opportunities You have provided so we may come to know You better. We ask that, as we run into the ups and downs in everyday life, help us to keep eyes open and be sensitive to Your provision and guidance in life so we may share the amazing love and grace of Yours with everyone around us. We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!