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You Can Count On It: God’s Spiritual Protection Plan
From Pastor Quentin Wallace
But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. — Isaiah 43:1-2

At that moment, we realized the importance of maintaining a protection plan. When I worked in sales at Sears in the exercise equipment department, the managers always asked each sales associate to offer customers a maintenance agreement. Some took it; others did not. Those who refused said, Nothing’s going to happen or That’s just a plan to make more money on a sale. Sadly, when something happened after the brief manufacturer’s warranty ran out, those without a maintenance agreement were stuck with a repair bill.
In the passage above, Isaiah shares a prophecy from the Lord. It sounds like an all-inclusive protection plan with a covenant from God. In short, we, as followers of Christ —who have been called and redeemed— are covered by a spiritual protection plan that never lapses. We are claimed and cared for. Our God has promised to be with us in all situations, keeping us afloat when problems try to drown us, and not allowing us to be overcome by flames of despair in trying times.
As we begin 2025, always remember three things:
- God is in control,
- God is present with us, and
- God can sustain us no matter what.
To know you have coverage from God is a significant message of promise and hope for the faithful. May each of you have a prosperous, faith-filled new year.
Blessings,
Pastor Quentin
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