Rest in God's Deliverance "Walk about Zion, go all around her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever." - Psalm 48:12-14 Trusting God is one thing. Resting in Him is another. Many believe God is capable, but few truly rest in His deliverance. The psalmist describes Zion as a place of security, a city well-protected and cared for. It was not free from battle, but those inside did not need to fear the enemy’s attack. The walls did not stop arrows from flying, but they kept the people safe. The swords of their enemies could still be drawn, but the barriers provided protection. This is what it means to rest in God’s deliverance. It does not mean you will never face opposition, hardship, or struggle. It means that even when the battle comes, you are covered. Too often, your faith is shaken at the first sign of trouble. You assume God’s absence when you feel pressure, but God’s presence does not mean the absence of struggle. It means protection in the middle of it. In 1904, Rev. Walter Stillman Martin was invited to preach at a church far from home. The morning he was supposed to leave, his wife, Civilla, became suddenly ill. He considered canceling the engagement, worried about leaving her alone. But their young son spoke up and said, "Father, don’t you think that if God wants you to preach today, He will take care of Mother while you are away?" His words stayed with them. That same day, Civilla Martin wrote the now-famous hymn, God Will Take Care of You. Be not dismayed whatever betide. God will take care of you. Beneath His wings of love abide. God will take care of you. You do not have to carry every burden alone. You do not have to live in fear of what might happen next. You can rest in the promise that God will take care of you. When you are overwhelmed, discouraged, or afraid, remember that you are not unprotected. God’s deliverance is not just something you believe in. It is something you can rest in.