Safety Here

"I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one." -John 17:15 (NASB)

"I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; that they may all be one, even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me." -John 17:20-21 (NASB)

There are many times in our lives when we consider safety, especially when working in jobs that can present certain risks.  We have safety guidelines to follow and government agencies to oversee safe working conditions.  When considering safety, we need to remember that our safety goes beyond just physical safety.

We also need to be prepared for spiritual safety.  One of Jesus' requests on our behalf is safety from the evil one.  We need both physical and spiritual protection from evil, but we also need to be present in the world to spread God's love.  As we go about our lives, we can echo Jesus' prayer, asking for safety from the evil one so we can remain in the world and serve God's Kingdom here and now!

Ask God to keep you safe and then get to work helping to build His Kingdom on earth!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for protecting me from the evil one.  Help me to continue to be safe so that I can serve you here and now.  Through Jesus I pray, amen.