John 18:8-9
8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”
Chesterton said, “Even a bad shot is dignified when he accepts a duel.” I’m not a fighter. Nobody considers my hands lethal weapons. But when something makes a bump in the night, and I get out of bed to check, shuffling around in my pajamas, I do take upon myself the grand mantle of Protector. God gave men that job, and when we accept it we regain something of that original spark and even reflected majesty that God intended man to have.
Adam failed as a protector, the snake slid right past him. I know I fail constantly to stop the lies of the world from getting to my children and wife. But Christianity isn’t built on teaching people what failures they are and pointing to what they should have done. Christ came to show us what a protector is and then to boldly protect us now and forever. He put Himself before His disciples like a shield, then He bled to shield them from the serpent, Hell, and death. Look to your Protector and gain the confidence to keep fighting.
Prayer prompt: Lord, You are my protector. I hide myself under the shadow of Your wings.