Security Blanket

Psalm 105:39 (ERV)-“The Lord spread out his cloud like a blanket.

    He used his column of fire to give his people light at night.”

        When there is a little nip in the air and the coolness puts a slight chill in the room; there is nothing quite as comforting as snuggling under the warmth of a blanket.  Not too heavy like a quilt or comforter; not too light like a throw or linen sheet; but just the right amount of weight and coverage to chase the chill away. 

        God’s love and mercy shrouds us like a soothing blanket.  It surrounds our hurts and envelopes our being.  When God was leading the children of Israel on their sojourn through the wilderness he provided shade by day and fire by night through the use of a cloud blanket.  It covered them from the harshness of the sun as they pilgrimed through the heat each day and then in the evening it would light the sky to pierce the darkness and keep them warm.

        As we live and journey through this life, God has all we need to keep us comfortable, secure, and protected.  We may not always know which way to go; what to do, who to trust; or what decisions to make, but one thing we can always rely upon and it is that God’s love will always blanket us and provide for us. Feeling a little chilled? Need some protection from the harshness of everyday life? God is our security blanket and a present help in the time of need.

        Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day!  Be blessed!  Dr. JoAnn