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Psalm 91:1-2

He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refugee and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
(Psalm 91:1-2, NIV)

Many years ago Fredrick Nolan was fleeing from his enemies during the North African persecution. Hounded by his pursuers over hill and valley with no place to hide, he fell exhausted into a wayside cave, expecting to be found. Awaiting his death, he saw a spider weaving a web. Within minutes, the little bug had woven a beautiful web across the mouth of the cave. The pursuers arrived and wondered if Nolan was hiding in there; but they thought it impossible for him to have entered the cave without dismantling the web. And so they went on. Having escaped, Nolan emerged from his hiding place and proclaimed, “Where God is, a spider's web is like a wall. Where God is not, a wall is like a spider's web.”

God is our wall of defense. He is the one who delivers us from those who want to hurt us. He is the one who gives up the comfort and strength we need to be courageous and to endure the trials and trouble that enter our lives.

Lord, help me to put my trust in you today.