My backyard pond has been a really fun place to raise a few goldfish. I’ve never had goldfish before in my life, so learning how to care for them was a small learning curve for me.
One thing I learned was; raising goldfish in an outdoor pond can be fresh fast food for the stray cats in the neighborhood. I started out with 30 small goldfish, and within days was down to five. Some fishing happy kitties had their fill of fish filet, and were enjoying this fresh entree. I learned in order for my little gold fish to survive, I was going to have to protect them. Although it spoiled the beauty of the pond, I installed a net over the pond to keep the roaming fishing kitties out. This reminds me of how God spreads His net of protection over us, when we come into His pond to live. Psalms 91:1 MSG says, “You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow, Say this: “God, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm…” God’s divine protection has saved my life many of times from lurking evil that was seeking to destroy me. Coming under God’s love and protection is a pond worth living in!
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