THE EVER-WATCHFUL GUARDIAN

The theft of jewelry at the Green Vault in the Dresden Castle, Germany in November 2019 was one of the largest museum heists in the world. More than 4,300 priceless jewels, including diamonds and gems, disappeared. The total loss amounted to around 18 trillion Indonesian Rupiah. Apparently, there is no absolute security in this world.

When life feels tight and full of danger, our eyes naturally seek help. However, the psalmist invites us to look, "My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth" (verse 2). This is the foundation. In the New Testament, we know this Creator and Guardian personally in the person of Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:16). He is the only source of help; all other powers in this world are temporary and fragile.

The dominant and repeated word is "guard." The psalmist declares that our Guardian "will not slumber" (verse 3-4). This divine vigilance promise is perfectly fulfilled in Christ. He is the Good Shepherd who never sleeps, who watches over His flock (John 10:11, 28). He who keeps watch and conquers death, assures that His protection is active, faithful, comprehensive, and safeguards our souls. The promise of total and eternal protection, "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore" (verse 8). Christ is our "way" in and out toward salvation (John 10:9, 14:6). In our life journey, from the first step in faith to His future coming, Christ is our faithful Guardian. Thus, we can walk with confidence, not because the path is easy, but because the Guardian walks with us and protects us ceaselessly. --DSK/www.renunganharian.net