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Monday, July 24, 2023
I was walking along a trail that loops around a pond when I started to notice this protective mesh around many of the tree trunks.
These trees are in need of protection because there are beavers in the pond. Last time I was there, there was a huge tree and it was basically hollowed out on the one side from the ground to as high up as the beavers could reach. I’m not sure if it fell down or if it was taken down to prevent injury to unsuspecting people walking by.
The Bible talks about people needing protection:
“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet.
“Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”
Ephesians 6:13-18 (The Message)