Rescue 911

John Paton and his wife Mary were missionaries in the New Hebrides Islands. This tended to be a dangerous place because the natives there were known to be cannibals. One night as the Paton's were inside their home, angry natives came down to their house to burn it and to kill them.  Realizing this and filled with incredible fear, the Paton's began to pray non-stop through the night that God would protect and deliver them. As daylight broke, the Paton's were surprised to see that their attackers were no longer present. Several months later, the tribe's chief had become a Christian. Knowing this, Paton then approached the chief and asked why he and his natives on that long terror filled night, did not kill he and his wife, and burn down their house? The chief responded, "Tell me this. Who were all those men there with you and waiting outside of your home"? (Paton was perplexed as he knew that there was no one else there but he and his wife). The chief went on to explain to Paton that as they approached their home, he and the other natives became very afraid to attack because to their surprise, they saw hundreds of large men in garments shining with their swords drawn and circling the Paton's home. WOW!

You see, God  rescued the Paton's by sending guardian angels to protect them. (Tell me our God is not incredible)!!!! God is in the business of protecting and rescuing His children! The same God that sent His Son Jesus to RESCUE us from eternal damnation in Hell to those that will receive Him, is the same God that rescued the Paton's, and is the same God that will rescue you from your hurting, your fear and your problems! Now, I did not say that you won't have tough times, however, God is your protector and rescuer during those dark times, and He sends His angels to watch over you too. 

So when tough times come your way, do as the Paton's did. Do as Christians are suppose to do. Trust in Him! Stay focused on our God who SAVES! Pray, Pray PRAY! Seek His Word. Climb into His lap and rest in His arms. He loves YOU and understands. Don't ever forget that.

Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; Do not depend on your own understanding. In all thy ways seek Him, and He will make your paths straight". And I close with my favorite verse. Isaiah 40:31 which says, "They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."

Remember, God WILL and DOES take care of you.