As the Word said, ’They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you,’ declares the LORD.”  Jeremiah 15:20

“Yes, we’d like you to work for us; you can probably start next week!” Elapsed time to present: 75 days and work has not started.

“Your telephone will be connected next week.” Elapsed time to present: 92 days, still no phone.

Waiting is a major aspect of life here in the Middle East. It isn’t that the people making these promises are lying; they believe what they say and may even work hard to get us what they promised, but it’s just difficult to get things done

God, however, has much use for these delays. In this constant waiting and suspense that fills our lives, the Word has given us great comfort. Psalm 46:7 says, “The Lord of Hosts is with us….” (NKJV)

Who is this, “Lord of Hosts?” He is the commander of the Angelic Armies of Heaven, the only undefeated force in the Universe! His power is unlimited, His knowledge is immeasurable and His wisdom is unassailable. He wants to fight our battles for us and defeat the enemies who are far more powerful than we are. He will use His power to protect us if we trust in Him.

As it says in 1 Peter 1:5, we, "through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” If we trust, we are protected; are we trusting?