JULY 22, Joshua 11:6

The Lord brought tremendous comfort to Joshua who was facing a huge army of enemies. God simply told him not to be afraid of the great number of fighting men, horses and chariots. The Lord had promised to keep Joshua and His people safe. No matter how fierce the enemies and how many weapons they have, they can never beat Israel because God had promised to protect His children.

Children, we live in a dangerous world. Singaporean boys when they grow up will be enlisted for National Service. Then you may learn about the dangerous weapons used for mass destructions like nuclear weapons and chemicals. Even in our daily life, we hear so much about suicide bombers, terrorists, accidents, diseases, conmen and gang fights. We are exposed to danger everyday. Though we can take precautions, there is no guarantee of safety in this world.

We too like Joshua, will face some kind of danger in the world. Therefore, as Joshua looked to the Lord God for safety, we should too. Firstly, is Jesus your personal Saviour? Secondly, do you trust Jesus to protect you everyday? If so, pray for safety. Safety is of the Lord.

Read the Bible verse to find out the missing words:

1. “Some trust in __________, and some in __________: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” (Psalm 20:7)

2. “An __________ is a vain thing for __________: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.” (Psalm 33:17)

3. “The __________ is prepared against the day of battle: but __________ is of the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:31)

Thought: Only God can keep me safe from all harm and evil.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, only You and You alone can keep me safe from danger day and night. Please continue to protect me – for in You I trust. This is my prayer in Jesus’ name - Amen.