3 Controlled Access Zones, mid-point Halifax Harbour. Map courtesy of the Canadian Navy: www.forces.gc.ca
Last week our city celebrated our Navy’s 100th Anniversary. Since there was so much going on downtown with the Queen in our city and the International Tattoo and other festivals and concerts, I took a drive downtown to gaze at all the navy ships. There were Destroyers, Submarines, Aircraft carriers and a multitude of other Navy ships and personnel scattered throughout the city.
Looking over our beautiful harbor, I thought no one would dare attack us with this entire military in port. For a moment I felt very safe from any terrorist attack. I thought to myself, this is probably one of the safest places in the world right now. Although people probably thought the same thing when Pearl Harbor was bombed.
Shouldn’t we as followers of Christ always feel safe because God is watching over us? He’s on 24 hour patrol, and no one crosses the enemy lines unless he allows it.
There are times I allow fear to grip my life and then I have to remind myself, hey there Donald, you are under the watchful eye of God Almighty. Nothing, and I do meaning nothing, is going to happen to you unless God allows it. This truth should always allow me to live in peace and feel extremely safe.
Where do you find your safety?
Pastor Donald Calder