"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High [God] will rest in the shadow of the Almighty" - Psalm 91:1, NIV

In "Today in the Word" the story is told how a Christian "was fleeing from his enemies during a persecution in North Africa. Pursued over a hill and through a valley with no place to hide, he fell exhausted into a cave, expecting to be caught. Awaiting his death, he saw a spider weaving a web. Within minutes, the spider had woven a beautiful web across the mouth of the cave.

"The man's pursuers arrived, but on seeing the unbroken web assumed it impossible for him to have entered the cave. Later that believer exclaimed: 'Where God is, a spider's web is like a wall. Where God is not, a wall is like a spider's web.'"

Suggested prayer: Dear God, thank you that while I cannot hide from you, amidst the storms and pressures of life I can always hide in the shadow of your loving care. Please keep me from all evil and disaster. Gratefully in Jesus' name. Amen.