Fort Sandcastle

Bible Reading: Psalm 61:1-5

Cooper lay on his stomach in the sand and stared at the sandcastle he and his dad had just built. Large towers were at each corner, and they were joined by four wide walls. “I’m naming this Fort Sandcastle,” Cooper announced. He turned to his father. “How soon will the ocean wash it away?”

Dad turned his head to check the approaching tide. “The water probably won’t reach our castle until after we’ve left to go home.”

“Good.” Cooper sat up and crossed his legs. “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had castle walls around our house?” Dad opened his mouth to answer, but Cooper kept on talking. “We could have a tower at each corner so we could see people coming long before they got there. And we’d let down a bridge only if we knew it was safe. Nobody could get in unless they knew the secret password!”

Dad smiled and leaned on his elbow in the sand. “You know, Cooper, we do have a strong tower.”

Cooper frowned. “Aw, Dad, we do not. Where would we have a tower?”

Dad rolled over onto his back and grinned at Cooper. “Of course, there isn’t a tower we can see, but the Bible refers to God as our strong tower. He sees all that’s coming our way and allows only what is good for us. The Bible also says He shelters and protects us. No matter what we face in life, we know we’re safe because we’ve been saved by Jesus, and He’s always with us. That sounds a lot like the protection that comes from the walls of a fort or a castle, don’t you think?”

Cooper thought about it. “Well, okay, but I’d still like to live in a castle with towers and walls that I can see.”

Dad laughed. “Yeah, me too,” he said and lunged at Cooper. “Then I could throw you in the dungeon when you don’t eat your vegetables!”

Bob Hostetler

How About You?

Would you like to live in a castle with towers and walls? The Bible says that if you’re a Christian, God is your strong tower. He protects you and keeps you safe. Jesus saved you from the enemy by dying for your sins on the cross, and He knows what’s ahead and promises to work all of it out for your good. Trust Him to care for you.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 61:3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

God is our strong tower