This
Old Gray Fence
Its twenty years old now, weathered to a patina of soft
gray. It’s our six foot cedar fence surrounding the half acre of our home. We
didn’t put the fence up for privacy. We have plenty of that here,. No this fence
was built to protect our flowers, trees and vegetable garden from the abundance
of the Northwest’s wild vegetation. Without it ―our yard would be unprotected
and totally overgrown.
“Those who
trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures
forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people now and
forevermore.” Psalm 125:1-2 NIV
What a contrast it is to see how one side of the
fence is towering with scotch broom, thistles and blackberry bushes all
stealthily trying to creep over the top of the fence to our garden.
Like the old gray fence, God puts His arms around us,
protecting us. His Word warns us against the weeds of the enemy which try to
invade our peace of mind with confusions, untruths and fears. Satan’s weeds are
like stinging needles and sticky blackberry vines wanting to weaken our faith,
which is our strong shield against him.
God is our strong fortress and like the parable of
one old weathered but sustainable fence, we are able to stand and grow strong
in the power of God’s love.
“Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Tho the night deepens and tempests are wild;
Still I can trust Him, I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me and I am His child…” William O
Cushing
“This Old
Gray Fence” by Dee Kamp, Grace Every Morning Ministries© May 12, 2015
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