October 1

God Provides for His People

Protecting the oppressed
Psalm 9:9

Read the Bible through:
AM - Jeremiah 1 : PM - Ephesians 1

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9).

The initial reaction of Americans to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, was astounding. Not only did we ban together as one nation against terrorism, but we also were no longer apologizing for our faith.

Not long before that day, some groups were lobbying to remove "In God We Trust" from our currency. But after 9/11 people everywhere, including the president and everyone in his cabinet, were trusting God to lead us through those volatile times. It was as if we finally understood - God is the Creator and the ultimate authority.

Paul said it best from a prison. "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Phil. 2:10-11).

Lord, help us to remember that our trust is in You alone and that You are the protector and comforter of the oppressed.