"You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:5

We never know what is going to come. But we do know who is watching over us, and can trust Him  in all.

Today we took a two hour trip to Gloucester, MA. a bit northeast of Boston. We returned after dark and drove on crowded freeways with probably thousands  of other vehicles. All it would take is one mistake to cause an accident: one person not paying attention, texting, talking on their phone, being impatient or not being careful. So many times we have driven in such conditions and arrived safely home.

This trip was nearly an exception. We were zipping along at 70 mph  in the far right lane while next to us was a tractor trailer and in front of him a little car driving more slowly. The driver could have easily pulled over into our lane and let the truck go by. But no, it just hung there, blocking the way.

The truck driver was obviously getting impatient, and suddenly, in an attempt to go around this slow driver, swerved into our lane pushing us off onto the shoulder! But before  he rammed us into the guard rail he must have caught sight of us and swerved back, no harm done!

We could say, “Wow, that was lucky!” Or we could say, “Thank you, Lord for protecting us!” which would be the correct response. In doing so we are  giving Him glory, reminding ourselves of His constant care, and building our faith. We have no luck; instead we have a loving, powerful Heavenly Father who watches over us. Let us never forget that!