The Lord is Jehovah-Shammah He is the Lord who is present. He is always here for me, for you to lean on.
"A Chinese zoo has given an orphan monkey its own guard dog to stop it from being bullied by bigger primates. Keepers at Jiaozuo City Zoo said the monkey was always being bullied and they had intervened to save his life several times. So we put a dog in the monkey cage, hoping he can protect the orphan," a zoo spokesman told the China News Network. The zoo said the dog, Sai Hu, does his job very well. "Whenever the baby monkey gets bullied, he dashes up and drives the others away. And the baby monkey is also very smart. Each time he smells danger he runs to jump on the dog's back and holds on tight. The alpha male monkey has been really unhappy since we sent in Sai Hu. He tried to organize several ambushes on the little monkey, but they all failed because of the dog," added the spokesman."(1)
When I first read this story and saw the accompanying photo, I cracked up. It was so funny! This little baby monkey up on the back of its protector, who obviously took his job as guardian very seriously.
A few moments later I was deep in thought pondering the spiritual relevance. I thought, "Wow! Imagine if every one of us had that response to danger." Meaning, every time we sensed the enemy lurking or prowling about, we would choose to run to "Abba Father" for protection and know beyond any doubting, that He is our Banner and Shield, our Strong Tower, Healer and Deliverer.
He's always there, you know? Are you doubting that today? Have you forgotten that He is present and near?
Dear sisters, may today's VC be a simple reminder that we have a God who is not asleep. He sees, He hears, He knows. Run to Him and allow Him to keep you safe and secure from the evil one. There is safety and security found under the shadow of His wing.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust." Psalm 91:1-2
Stephanie
1 http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3050333.html
2 www.biblegateway.com
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