Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, February 19, 2026
This outdoor temperature sensor happens to be right next to a Camellia bush. The bushes provide some protection against direct sunlight on the sensor. The louvered shape of the housing also protects the sensor from the elements.
It makes me think about protection in our spiritual lives. Having recently attended a memorial service for a friend, we might wonder what it means to receive God’s protection. We still have troubles in this world that result in sickness and death. I like the following verses.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
This seems to cover a lot when it says neither death nor life can separate us from the love of God. When we have that assurance that nothing can separate us, we can gather that true sense of protection that Jesus promises.
Certainly, we still want and pray for protection from evil while we live on this Earth. We still want the best for our family and neighbors. But having the knowledge of God’s eternal love gives us freedom to keep our temperature high in reflecting God’s love to others.