There is no substitute for the protection of God. "He will give his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands lest you dash your foot against a stone" (Psalm 91:11/12). We witnessed this protective power on our recent weekend trip to Iowa.
It was about 4 am as I drove up I380 outside of Cedar Rapids when I noticed the oncoming car. In all my years of driving, I had never seen someone coming right at me going the wrong way on the interstate. As we passed each other going 70mph, the Lord kept us safe. I was thankful to be alive only to witness a second miracle of protection the next day.
The following evening we were returning home from our nearly one thousand mile trip when our vehicle began to vibrate. It grew worse as we approached our home town. We prayed that the Lord would get us safely through the road construction and up to the truck stop where we could get help. Just as we drove off the exit ramp, our back left wheel came off and we skidded to a stop in front of the truck stop. No one was hurt, and we were close enough to get help.
Sometimes the purpose of things is not immediately evident, but when the Lord rescues us from danger, other things seem to be less important. I started these days with a grateful heart, and my appreciation for the salvation of God only grows. If the Lord chooses to show me why these things happen, then so be it. But if he hides his purposes, I am still thankful to be alive today!
Blessings,
Mark
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