Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Marge Webb.

“But Thou, O Lord, art a Shield for me; My glory, and the lifter up of mine head” (Psalm 3:3 KJV).

After the little green Vega rolled to a dead stop on the Turner Turnpike, my friend Marcia and I walked a mile to the Phillips66 station. This was not a lively On Cue or a fancy Buckee’s like we have today. This hole-in-the-wall had only one customer as it was 10 minutes until closing. We had left our college campus in Springfield, Mo., hours before and should have already arrived in Oklahoma City.

“God, what are we going to do?” I prayed silently. I was not about to wake my dad and have him drive 90 miles from Ada to rescue us, and Marcia’s parents were missionaries in Africa. We were in a desperate situation. Then I saw a huge, shiny red 18-wheeler and had an idea.

“Sir, would you be heading for Oklahoma City?” I timidly asked the big rig driver. He was, and we climbed into his truck. The rest of the story of Marcia telling the truck driver about Jesus, drunks chatting with us as we arrive in the city, finding a place to stay at midnight, and how we found a ride back to Springfield is even crazier than hitchhiking. 

The Psalmist David knew God as a protector while running from his rebellious son, Absalom, when he penned the verse above. David knew God as a protector when he bravely faced Goliath. His previous fights with a lion and a bear let him know that God would be with him as he faced this giant. 

Almighty God, the all-powerful and ever-present being in our lives, protects us from whatever comes our way. He guards us from evil, and His presence shelters us from harm.

Did Marcia and I do a dumb thing, hitching a ride with a stranger? Perhaps. But I don’t recall being fearful because I believe that after praying, God provided the best way to reach our destination. If He provided the ride, I knew He would protect us.

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