Click Now to Order

PROTECTION

Mary Dhume of Ohio claims a mysterious phone call actually saved her life.

The Summerford Ohio woman was watching television in her living room on a Monday night when the phone in the next room rang. She got up to answer it, but there was no one at the other end of the line.

At that moment, Dhume heard breaking glass and saw her living room wall collapse onto the chair where she had been sitting. A pickup truck missed the curve on the road in front of Dhume's house and smashed into the living room wall.

Since she was already by the phone, Dhume quickly called 911 when she saw the driver back up and drive away.

A few hours later, Ohio Highway patrol troopers arrested a 41-year-old man on a charge of failing to control a vehicle and running into Dhume's home.

When asked about the odd timing of the phone call that saved her life, Dhume replied, "The phone ringing at that particular time? That's one of those things people would never believe. Maybe it was God calling to tell me to get out of my living room."

The Associated Press, August 25, 2004, Phone Call Saves Woman From Truck Accident. Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell.

Psalm 46:1 (NASB) "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
 

PROTECTION/BLESSINGS

John Dees was in the passenger seat of a Piper Comanche as the plane prepared to land in Clearwater, Florida Saturday January 17, 2004. Dees says one minute it was clear skies, and the next he saw another aircraft coming onto them at a 45 degree angle. Dees said at 120 mph, looking for other aircraft is like "looking for a gnat." One thousand feet in the air the two planes bumped very hard.

The pilot of the plane Dees was riding in is a certified airline transport pilot and licensed flight instructor. He momentarily lost control of the aircraft, and later admitted he thought they were going to crash. Suddenly the pilot regained control, and was able to safely land the plane at Clearwater's airport. The pilot of the other plane was killed when it crashed near a playground after the collision.

Dees told members of his church the next day that he believed God had given him a miracle. Dees said, "It's just by the grace of God. I was praying out loud. You could have probably heard me if you were listening yesterday at 2:24." Dees said the pilot told him that he knew the prayers got them down safely.

Dees admitted he was sad about the crash and did not sleep the night after the incident. He said, "It gives me peace to know God's got more work for me to do. God has a plan."

Investigators will analyze the evidence to determine how the collision occurred. They say everyone was doing what they were supposed to do and apparently their paths just crossed at the wrong time.

—http://www.theledger.com, Survivors of Fatal Plane Crash Count Blessings, January 19, 2004, Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell.

Psalm 40:3, 5. NIV "He put a new song in my mouth a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord…. Many, O Lord my God are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you, were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare."
 

PROTECTION/DELIVERANCE

About an hour and a half after the last worshippers left the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Sunday December 5th, the walls of the church collapsed and the roof dropped onto the pews and pulpit. The Pastor, Carl McMullen and his family were the last to leave that afternoon. An hour and a half later, they received a call about the building's demise.

Some Sundays the church holds afternoon services and lunch, but fortunately not this Sunday. The Pastor's wife Debra McMullen said, "Lord have mercy—can you believe it? It's just a blessing that no one was inside."

Several members noticed that that some ceiling tiles had fallen, and discussed calling the city's building and inspections department the following Monday. After the collapse, the city's Fire Chief Anson Turley said he did not see steel reinforcements in the building's cinderblock walls. Jerry Givens, a member of the church for 30 years, said, "God must be telling us it’s time to move. And that's what we'll do."

—Associated Press, Ohio Church Collapses After Sun. Service, December 6, 2004. Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell.

Psalm 108:6 (NIV) "Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered."

 An upscale bakery in Split, Croatia had a problem with break-ins until they put one of Hollywood’s leading tough guys to work. As a joke, employees of the bakery put a life size poster of Chuck Norris in the window along with a sign reading, “The shop is under the protection of Chuck Norris.”  When the sign went up, the break-ins stopped.  

Sales Associate Mirna Kovac says the idea worked better than anyone thought. She says everyone in town is familiar with Norris’ movies; even the thieves seem to respect him and have left the shop alone. Kovac says since the sign went up, several people have stopped in to ask for the actor’s autograph. She adds, “They really believe he is hiding in our storeroom out the back ready to pounce on any burglars.”

Chuck Norris saves a bakery, http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25441767-5013016,00.html;

God’s protection is no joke. He watches over His people daily.

Psalm 18:2 (CEV) You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter. 

PROTECTION

The Trophy Active Protection System uses sensors to track incoming rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles to intercept them. The system increases the invincibility of tanks.  Even tanks, need protection. —Jim L. Wilson and Jason Blankenship

https://breakingdefense.com/2018/09/300-shots-rafael-readies-trophy-lite-for-us-stryker/

The armor of God equips us for every situation we will ever face in our life.  Focused upon these pieces and vigilantly seeking to possess them we can withstand anything. 

Ephesians 6:10–11 (CSB)

Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.