“Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust” (Psalm 16:1).

Nearly thirty-eight years ago Karen and I took our family to King’s Island Amusement Park that featured a particular attraction called the Eiffel Tower. The tower stands 315 feet tall with the observation floor 264 feet high. On a clear day, visitors can see 18 miles out into the region from the observation floor. Each elevator takes a maximum of thirty-five visitors at a time for a quick ride to the deck. This ride takes only about 30 seconds. Here’s the situation. I do not like heights. Of course my two-year-old son Jeremy wanted to go up the tower. So Daddy and Jeremy and thirty-three strangers flew upward! Jeremy of course wanted to be picked up so he could see, and of course he wanted to be carried to the edge so he could look down at his tiny-looking mommy. I held him tightly in my arms to ensure his safety. Guess what? That’s the exact word David used for “preserved.” I supported, held closely, protected, and guarded my little boy. I am so glad that the Lord preserves His people. Even in the most difficult of times, we are held safely, preserved, in His arms.

For today: Whatever you are facing today, if you know Christ, you are preserved.