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When we are going through troubled times like we are now, I ask God to give me something to write to encourage all of us. He is a faithful God and is always there when I need His help.

He often speaks through others as He did this time with the help of a daily devotional by senior pastor Dr. David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Community Church who is the founder and host of Turning Point radio and television ministries. Following is his message on March 19  titled, “Every Man’s A Brick.”

An ambassador was sent to Sparta on a diplomatic mission and was surprised to find no walls protecting the city. He exclaimed to the king, “Sir, you have no fortifications for defense. Why is this?”

“Come with me and I will show you the walls of Sparta,” the king replied.

He led the ambassador to where the Spartan army stood in full battle array, and pointing proudly to his soldiers who stood fearlessly in place, he said, “Behold, the walls of Sparta — ten thousand men, and every man’s a brick!”

We have protection far greater than even the legendary, fearless Spartan army. We have God and a host of angels who stand firmly between us and the enemy. When pressure mounts, when we experience a loss of income, when we are persecuted for our values and beliefs, faithfulness to our fearless King will see us through, for though the battle is raging, He is standing watch over us, protecting us against destruction.

Each of us has the ability to be “a brick” during the difficult and trying times in our lives. We just have to come alongside God, who is already guarding us, and remain faithful and fearless.

If you have any questions, or comments, please write to Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084 or call (985) 652-8477.