OUR DAILY BREAD                                Tuesday, February 7, 1995
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READ: Psalm 31:1-8,23-24


                        Secure in Life and in Death

                             The Lord preserves
                                 the faithful

                                - Psalm 31:23


The castle at Edinburgh, Scotland, was built to provide great security for 
its citizens. Strategically situated atop a high overlook, its massive walls 
offer protection for the townspeople whenever invaders approached. Yet as 
impenetrable as this great fortress seemed, it once fell to hostile forces. 
This reminds us that man's best efforts never provide complete security 
against disaster.

In contrast, David had a perfect protection plan. The Lord was his rock and 
fortress (Psalm 31:2-3). He trusted in God and was secure amid the attacks of 
all his foes.

That sense of security can extend even beyond the grave. At His crucifixion, 
Jesus quoted David's words from Psalm 31:5 when He said, "Father, into Your 
hands I commit My spirit" (Luke 23:46).

Sometimes Christians who have great confidence in the Lord throughout life 
feel apprehensive as they near death. Psalm 31 helps calm those fears. The 
same God who is their fortress in life will protect them from the terrors of 
death and welcome them safely home.

We are safe in God's strong hands. The psalmist said, "The Lord preserves the 
faithful" (verse 23). We can be certain that He will protect us in death as 
well as in life!

-- David C. Egner

              There is a safe and sacred place
              Beneath the wings divine,
              Reserved for all the heirs of grace--
              Oh, be that refuge mine!

              - Lyte

              The Bible in One Year: Numbers 7-10

              Quote for the Day: The Lord is Our Fortress in life
              and in death.

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