Covered

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to be brave when you know someone has your back? Walking into an unfamiliar place, tackling a difficult project, or facing a situation that feels a little bigger than you are can be intimidating. But having someone beside you changes things. Sometimes you don't need someone to make the challenge disappear. You just need the confidence that you aren't facing it alone. In fact, Rev. Bill Graham once said that courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.

It helps going forward knowing that you’re covered. Throughout the last 250 years, men and women have put their lives on the line so that we might be covered to live freely in the land that is the United States. Their sacrifices have given us security. And for that, we’re eternally grateful for the servicemen and women of the armed forces. But it also shows a broader picture. As believers, we’re equally as covered to face each day as it’s filled with uncertainty.

The author of Psalm 91 says it this way, whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’ (Psalm 91:1–2 NIV). Through Jesus Christ, we’ve been given shelter. To rest in the shadow of the Almighty. But the shelter of God isn't a place where we hide from the world forever. It’s where we find the confidence to live faithfully in it. We don't abide in Christ simply to make ourselves comfortable. We abide so His life can shape ours and reach others through us.

The Christian life isn’t about choosing between resting in God's presence and serving His purposes. It's about discovering that one makes the other possible. When we’re rooted in Him, we can step forward with confidence, love others with generosity, and serve faithfully even when the road ahead is uncertain. We’re able to face what comes next because He has our back. We can step out faithfully to fulfill the mission of God that we’ve been given because the shadow of the Almighty is over us. He’s our refuge and our fortress. Our protection when times get tough. He’s provided us with security that has us covered to step out and face the task before us. So what’s the next step for you? He has your back to step out for the kingdom. How will you fulfill that purpose this week? Don’t worry, He’s got you covered.