Crickets are jumpy little guys, and super loud.⁣

And I don’t enjoy having them in my home. ⁣

This lasted for a couple months before my husband and I realized we were going to need to pay for regular pest control. ⁣

After the company’s first visit, the crickets were completely gone. ⁣

It was like they put up a giant shield around our house, and no bugs could get through. It was awesome! ⁣

Our company continues to come regularly, but I don’t really think about crickets as much anymore. ⁣

I just enjoy a bug-free life without a lot of worry. ⁣

When the Lord spoke with Abram, He sweetly told him: ⁣

“Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield”. (Genesis 15:1)⁣

There is so much that the Lord protects us from. ⁣

Sometimes, it’s dramatic, like the sudden removal of a whole bunch of crickets. ⁣

Like a temptation that doesn’t affect our family. ⁣

Like a scary situation where we are protected. ⁣

But other times, it’s a little more difficult to see the shielding that He does for us, because it seems so normal. ⁣

Do we realize we are missing out on the fear that others are dealing with, because of our faith in Christ?⁣

Do we realize the comfort we feel during the hard times isn’t shared by everyone else?⁣

Do we understand that the Lord is keeping us protected from so many more things than we realize? ⁣

But I also love looking forward: ⁣

When there are dangers, both physical and emotional, headed our way, do we really trust that the Lord will be our shield? ⁣

⁣I realize that the Lord needs a whole lot more gratitude than my pest control guys, no matter how awesome they are. ⁣

There is so much He protects me from, so many emotional wounds.

But I also know there is so much He has shielded from my mortal experience, without me even recognizing it. ⁣

And I especially know that I can look forward in faith, trusting that He will continue to be my shield, as long as I call upon Him for help.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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