Daily Devotional for May 27, 2017
Under the Covers
BOOM! Seven-year-old Aaron sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped up in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Aaron burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears.
From under the blankets, Aaron peeked toward the wall where the rosy glow of a nightlight usually shone, but between flashes of lightning, only blackness filled the room. Cautiously, he poked the button of a little table lamp near his bed, but instead of warm, friendly light, there was nothing. Trembling, he buried himself even deeper in his bed.
Rain poured down harder outside, sounding as if someone were hurling tennis balls against the house. Wide awake now, Aaron wondered if he dared make a run for his parents’ room. Just then he felt a soft touch through his blanket. “Mom?” he asked in a muffled voice.
“I’m here, honey.” Aaron looked out from his blanket tent and saw his mother in her fuzzy green robe standing next to him. Another BOOM! shook the house. “Noisy, isn’t it?” said Mom. As she sat down on the edge of Aaron’s bed, the power came back on. With Mom there, and with the familiar light filling the room, Aaron no longer felt afraid. “Did you remember that Jesus is right here with you, Aaron?” asked Mom. “He was watching over you even before I came in. He controls the wind and rain, you know. We don’t have to be afraid, because He’s with us.”
Aaron began to feel sleepy as he listened to his mother’s comforting voice. Her hands closed around his, and he heard her saying, “Thank You, Jesus, for loving Aaron and especially for being here with him during the storm.” Outside, the storm rumbled farther away while rain dripped quietly from the roof. Through almost-closed eyes, Aaron saw his mom turn the light off and tiptoe from his room.
“Thank You, Jesus,” whispered Aaron. “I’m so glad You’re always here.” He yawned, snuggled under his covers, and soon fell asleep. – Phyllis I. Klomparens
How about you?
Are you afraid of thunderstorms? Or maybe there’s something else that scares you, like meeting new people or being alone in the dark. When you’re in a situation that makes you feel scared, ask God to comfort you and help you not be afraid. He loves you and is always watching over you. Trust Him to take care of you.
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