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A Long Life and Sure Salvation

 

"Because he loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him;

I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

He will call upon me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble.

I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life will I satisfy him

And show him my salvation."

            Psalm 91: 14-16

 

            From 1987-89, I lived in Lexington, KY, and was a member of a women's Sunday School class led by an amazing woman named Sally Deen.  Mrs. Deen was in her 80's at that time and embodied the truth of Psalm 91 in a way that no one else that I have met ever has. Her life was far from easy (she cared for her husband, who had suffered a debilitating stroke, leaving him bedridden and speechless, in their home), but her faith never wavered.  On good days and bad, she gave thanks to God and prayed expectantly. She told us often that her most sincere desire was to live until the second coming of Christ on Earth.  Mrs. Deen died last September, at the age of 108. I know that she died like she lived: in peace, knowing that her Savior was waiting for her on the other side.          

 

Prayer:  Heavenly God, whether the day is easy or difficult, let us always remember to thank you for your love and protection. Let our life be satisfying, not because of earthly things, but because we can rest assured of our salvation in you.  Amen.

 

Theresa A. Antes


 

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