When we remember that God is watching over us, we can live with confidence instead of fear. His protection is not limited by what we can see—He is always present, guarding, guiding, and holding His children securely in His hands.

Highlights:
God’s protection reminds us that we are valuable and deeply cared for by Him
Nothing happens outside of God’s awareness, even when circumstances feel uncertain
Jesus promises that no one can take His children out of His hands
Trusting God’s sovereignty brings peace when we face fear, injustice, or uncertainty
We can find security knowing God watches over us and works for our good

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Full Transcript Below:

We Are Safe with God

By Alexis A. Goring 

Bible Reading:
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10 NIV

Have you ever felt unsafe but not worried because you knew there were people and systems in place to protect you? Did knowing this help you feel safe?

When I worked in retail for a major department store, part of my orientation day was an introduction to the asset protection team, who operated inside a hidden room in that store. They had TV monitors mounted on a long wall, as well as other technology they used daily to watch all the customers to make sure nobody would steal anything that belonged to the store and get away with it. 

According to a Google search aided by AI, “Asset Protection (AP) teams in department stores protect assets, employees, and customers by preventing theft, fraud, and inventory loss (shrink) through surveillance, investigations, and safety training. They work in uniforms or plain clothes (store detectives), monitoring CCTV, patrolling floors, and collaborating with law enforcement to maintain a safe environment.”

My exposure to how stores protect their products didn’t end there. A few years after working in retail, I noticed that another popular store started putting their facial cleanser products beyond glass cases that cannot be unlocked without assistance from a sales associate. When I asked why, they said people had started stealing these products, so they put them under lock and key to prevent theft.

As I thought about these two experiences recently, I realized that this is similar to how God protects us. We are His most valuable assets on Earth, and He has gone to great lengths to protect us. God sends His Angels from Heaven to protect us from the devil, whose sole purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy us. But we have hope and security in God. The Bible says in John 10:28 (NIRV), “I give them eternal life, and they will never die. No one will steal them out of my hand.” We are safe in His hands. This reminds me of a popular Christian faith-based song with lyrics that remind us how the Creator of the Universe holds the whole world in His Hands. We serve a big and mighty God who is sovereign and always in control. He’s very protective of us as His treasured possessions, and nobody—devil, demon, forces of evil, and people who want to hurt us—can remove God’s hand of protection over us. Our Lord and Savior (Jesus Christ) cannot be defeated, and He promises to cover us all the days of our lives (Matthew 28:20).

Nothing that happens on Earth goes unnoticed by God. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:3 (NIRV), “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are good.” Just like that department store had a hidden place within the store to keep watch silently without any customer being aware they are under surveillance, the Lord Himself and His Angels are keeping watch over all humankind. They stay hidden from us in most cases, but they are very present in our world. And sometimes, they reveal their presence when necessary (Hebrews 13:2).

So next time you feel like someone who hurt you is getting away with it or a crime is going unpunished, remember that God will work everything together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28) and vengeance is His (Romans 12:17-19). Also, remember what the Bible says in Hebrews 4:13-15 (NIV), “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”

When we remember Biblical truth and apply it to our lives, this can help us have a peace that passes all understanding because we know God is in control, we are safe with Him, and nobody can snatch us out of His hand that covers us every moment of our lives on Earth. So, when you are afraid, run to Jesus. And if you are tempted to sin, remember God is watching you too. Make Him proud and do the right thing. 

In closing, I’d like for you to listen to the following songs:

Song of Reflection #1: “Mercy Said No” by Cece Winans. Listen to it HERE.

Song of Reflection #2: “Testimony” by Terrian. Listen to it HERE. 

Song of Reflection #3: “Safe” by Alisa Turner. Listen to it HERE.

Song of Reflection #4: “Every Moment” by ForeverJones. Listen to it HERE.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

How does it feel to know that you are safe with God?

Further Reading:
Deuteronomy 32:35
Psalm 46:1-11
Psalm 91:1-16
Psalm 121:1-8
2 Thessalonians 3:3

When we remember that God is watching over us, we can live with confidence instead of fear. His protection is not limited by what we can see&mdash;He is always present, guarding, guiding, and holding His children securely in His hands.
Highlights:
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Full Transcript Below:
We Are Safe with God
By Alexis A. Goring&nbsp;
Bible Reading: &ldquo;The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.&rdquo; - John 10:10 NIV
Have you ever felt unsafe but not worried because you knew there were people and systems in place to protect you? Did knowing this help you feel safe?
When I worked in retail for a major department store, part of my orientation day was an introduction to the asset protection team, who operated inside a hidden room in that store. They had TV monitors mounted on a long wall, as well as other technology they used daily to watch all the customers to make sure nobody would steal anything that belonged to the store and get away with it.&nbsp;
According to a Google search aided by AI, &ldquo;Asset Protection (AP) teams in department stores&nbsp;protect assets, employees, and customers by preventing theft, fraud, and inventory loss (shrink) through surveillance, investigations, and safety training. They work in uniforms or plain clothes (store detectives), monitoring CCTV, patrolling floors, and collaborating with law enforcement to maintain a safe environment.&rdquo;
My exposure to how stores protect their products didn&rsquo;t end there. A few years after working in retail, I noticed that another popular store started putting their facial cleanser products beyond glass cases that cannot be unlocked without assistance from a sales associate. When I asked why, they said people had started stealing these products, so they put them under lock and key to prevent theft.
As I thought about these two experiences recently, I realized that this is similar to how God protects us. We are His most valuable assets on Earth, and He has gone to great lengths to protect us. God sends His Angels from Heaven to protect us from the devil, whose sole purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy us. But we have hope and security in God. The Bible says in John 10:28 (NIRV), &ldquo;I give them eternal life, and they will never die. No one will steal them out of my hand.&rdquo; We are safe in His hands. This reminds me of a popular Christian faith-based song with lyrics that remind us how the Creator of the Universe holds the whole world in His Hands. We serve a big and mighty God who is sovereign and always in control. He&rsquo;s very protective of us as His treasured possessions, and nobody&mdash;devil, demon, forces of evil, and people who want to hurt us&mdash;can remove God&rsquo;s hand of protection over us. Our Lord and Savior (Jesus Christ) cannot be defeated, and He promises to cover us all the days of our lives (Matthew 28:20).
Nothing that happens on Earth goes unnoticed by God. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:3 (NIRV), &ldquo;The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are good.&rdquo; Just like that department store had a hidden place within the store to keep watch silently without any customer being aware they are under surveillance, the Lord Himself and His Angels are keeping watch over all humankind. They stay hidden from us in most cases, but they are very present in our world.&nbsp;And sometimes, they reveal their presence when necessary (Hebrews 13:2).
So next time you feel like someone who hurt you is getting away with it or a crime is going unpunished, remember that God will work everything together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28) and vengeance is His (Romans 12:17-19). Also, remember what the Bible says in Hebrews 4:13-15 (NIV), &ldquo;Nothing in all creation is hidden from God&rsquo;s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.&rdquo;
When we remember Biblical truth and apply it to our lives, this can help us have a peace that passes all understanding because we know God is in control, we are safe with Him, and nobody can snatch us out of His hand that covers us every moment of our lives on Earth. So, when you are afraid, run to Jesus. And if you are tempted to sin, remember God is watching you too. Make Him proud and do the right thing.&nbsp;
In closing, I&rsquo;d like for you to listen to the following songs:
Song of Reflection #1: &ldquo;Mercy Said No&rdquo; by Cece Winans. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/R41IE3lOt9c?si=yek4MX3P0TDbxYTv">HERE</a>.
Song of Reflection #2: &ldquo;Testimony&rdquo; by Terrian. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/GwArFUsv4qM?si=oNjYhRBNx-52dTwa">HERE</a>.&nbsp;
Song of Reflection #3: &ldquo;Safe&rdquo; by Alisa Turner. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/fmpshXiCVis?si=Hy8TuYTrc8L-iUyE">HERE</a>.
Song of Reflection #4: &ldquo;Every Moment&rdquo; by ForeverJones. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/Pj6wgF12smE?si=pgjQc-YIT8xM9ZoO">HERE</a>.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
How does it feel to know that you are safe with God?
Further Reading: Deuteronomy 32:35 Psalm 46:1-11 Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 121:1-8 2 Thessalonians 3:3

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