Pastor's Corner

Those who grew up watching westerns are accustomed to the phrase, "circle the wagons." It meant that when the covered wagon pioneers were in danger of attack or severe storms, they would place their wagons in a circle, providing a wall of protection against the foe. The phrase is used commonly these days to describe the need to take protective caution in one form or another.

In this volatile world in which we live, it encourages us to know the Lord promises to encircle our path. "You hem me in behind and before, and You lay Your hand on me" Ps. 139:5. He is our protective hedge and our wall of defense. Because of the Lord's loving and protective care, we have the confidence that we are kept in His hand.

Jesus promised "No one shall be able to pluck them out of My hand". We are comforted to know that nothing will happen to us that surprises Him. He has arranged for every contingency. He isn't kept in the dark about events that will befall us. He knows. He loves. He is Almighty God. The Bible says, "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Ps. 91:4.

Pastor Greg Brownell

Dayton United Brethren Church