Like Him: Rescuer, Protector, & Companion

Rescuer, Protector, and Companion...All of these attributes can be used to describe the LORD. In fact they are all mentioned in the Bible verse that was part of my morning devotions today. Psalm 91:14-15 says "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.".

Daily, I pray that I and my family will be more like Christ, exhibiting the attributes of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Wednesday, I witnessed the boys and Troy showing each attribute mentioned above to me.

These snows days while they have been a nice "break" from the norm, had taken a toll on me (all of us really). Being home bound since Monday evening (with the exception of Troy who went to work), we were all getting a little frazzled. I decided I needed a soak in my tub. As I was talking to my sister, I rinsed down the remaining bits of the inside snow (see pictures and blog entry below). Then I thought it would be a good idea to run the bath with super hot water and it would be the perfect temp for after supper.

I started the water and walked away. For those who don't know I have a deep corner jacuzzi tub which can hold quite a bit. I walked away talking on the phone and began doing other things to prepare for Troy's arrival with a take out supper from Wendy's. The boys were playing happily in the basement.

Time went on and I was now speaking with Troy on the phone and sorting through papers that could be recycled from the dining room table. All was well, or so I thought. Then, Ephraim comes bounding into the room and announces, "Mama, there could be a flood, all this water is coming...". Having completely forgotten I had turned on the water, I was wondering what my little exaggerator could possibly mean. Then he said "it is in the bathroom". Oh my!

I ran as fast as I could to the bathroom and shut off the water. I was so thankful that Ephraim had come to get me. They had heard the water running while playing in the basement. My boys love to take a bath in my big tub so the running water was like an invitation to them. Thank God, the boys were so in tune.

I gave Ephraim (my rescuer) a big hug and said "Ephraim, you have another rescue under your belt". (I'll share about that story another day). He was really happy with himself and couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the evening much to his brother's chagrin.

After supper, I had to let a little water out of the tub so I could comfortably get in. Once again the boys heard the water and came running. Troy (my protector)intervened and said, "Boys, I think we need to let Mama, have some quiet time". The boys were not happy, but left me be. They left knowing that I would eventually allow them to join me in the tub (sorry if this is TMI). When I had had enough time soaking on my own, I called out and my companions joined me for the rest of my soak. Carson (my companion) especially loves to be in the tub and enjoy my company.

I am constantly amazed at how I can see the attributes of God in my family. My daily prayer for myself is that I will be more like God as He is described in many places in the Bible including Psalm 145:8 - "the LORD is compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love". Oh how I long to be as He has created me to be... like Him.