Year 8-Day 182: Today, I am grateful for the safety in numbers.Sometimes, it feels like we are outnumbered. If you live in a house where the children outnumber the parents, that might be every day. If you live in a neighborhood where people watch out for each other, there is safety in the numbers.
No one likes the feeling of being outnumbered.
We recently watched the old movie "Robin Hood" with Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. They were constantly lacking in men and resources against the forces of evil, but they did not quit. They did not give up. They trusted that good would overcome evil... and if it came with a price, it was worth the cost.
"He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” -2 Kings 6:16
There is safety in numbers. There is, also, safety in knowing those in your number are trusting in the Lord of the Universe and his angels are near to watch, warn and defend. Not all in "our number" can be seen with the human eye. Elisha knew this well.
I am reminded of the times angels interfere. "Misplacing" an item delays our departure with just enough time to keep us from being involved in an accident. The stories from 9/11 are full of "late trains", daycare mishaps, dentist appointments and missed planes. So many more would have died that day, but the forces of evil were outnumbered.
There is safety in numbers when we step outside of our comfort zone and try something new. New things are much scarier when we are solo.
When seeking to do what is right and just in God's eyes, it is good to have others sharing the journey.
"No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." -Micah 6:8
God never promised us days without trials. He promised we would not walk alone... even if His Spirit is our only companion. He encouraged us to cheer each other on as we run the race He puts before us.
Today, I am grateful for the safety in numbers.
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