Psalm
125:2
As
the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people
from henceforth even forever.
Peggy
loves the island. Her grandfather had purchased the land and built a cottage on
it before the First World War. Now it was hers, and she felt safe and
surrounded and at home. Some of her friends thought it would be unpleasant to
be completely surrounded by water, but she said it was just like having a
private moat. To Peggy, this was a paradise.
For
some people, being surrounded is a great source of security. Our Lord awaits to
surround us in His love. From time immemorial, the Lord has gathered His
children to Himself, encircling them in His protective care. We are held in
that circle today. Rejoice that the Lord is near. He protects and defends us,
and will continue to do so forever.
Prayer:
Circle me in Your love, Lord. Surround me and keep me safe, I pray, and help me
to draw others to You. Amen.
