I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side (Psalm 3:5-6).
The best rides at amusement parks are the scariest ones. Have you ever been brave enough to ride one of those drop towers? Parks across the world create unique names for them, but they are basically the same concept. You are taken up about three stories and then dropped !!! It takes your breath away as you free fall to the ground(they lightly catch you along the way of course). Not sure what’s is more scary, the actual drop or trusting that the machinery is in good shape and the employees are alert to all threats. I had trouble falling asleep the evening I rode one of those things for the first time (and the last). Fear has a tendency to sneak up on us at night.
Fortunately, We find refuge in the arms of our God. The Psalmist is able to lie down and sleep as God comforts and defends him. Seems as though the world comes at us in a million different directions, always looking for ways to attack our serenity. We have nothing to fear in the presence of our Lord and Savior.
Dear Lord, thank you for your guidance and protection as we make our way through daily tasks. Amen
