A Word of Encouragement

August 14, 2026

Accident - 1979

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

In one of numerous prayers for protection, David wrote, "My eyes are toward You, God, the Lord; In You I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless. Keep me from the jaws of the trap which they have set for me, and from the snares of those who do wrong." (Psalm 141:8-9)

Centuries later, Peter was sleeping in Herod's prison, chained between two soldiers with more guards in front of the door. Herod had executed James and John with the sword and, seeing it pleased the people, he intended to bring Peter out before the crowd, after the Passover - probably to execute him too. (Acts 12:1-6)

As he was sleeping, an angel woke Peter up, told him to get up, get dressed and follow him. Peter complied even though "he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision." The angel led him out of the city and disappeared. (Vs. 7-10)

When Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
	Acts 12:11

Have you ever looked back at a situation that, at the time, you felt was hopeless and seen God's hand working you through it? The truly amazing fact that we can cling to is, even when we don't see His hand, He is ALWAYS there - carrying out His prefect plan for our lives. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Hebrews reminds us not to focus on helping ourselves.

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you," so that we confidently say, "“The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?"
	Hebrews 13:5-6

Jehovah Jireh - the Lord will provide - thank You that I can confidently rest secure in Your hand.

Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
	Matthew 6:33-34

He will NEVER abandon you,