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 made men to be protectors.
In Genesis, Adam failed in his job: 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 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 against 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.