Psalms 105:13 – 15 ‘When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.’

DAILY READING – 1 Peter 2; Jeremiah 33-34; Psalm 135

The Cuban missile crisis was an event that occurred in October 1962. The crisis happened during the period known as the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. When the Soviet Union placed missiles on the island of Cuba, the two major countries came to the brink of nuclear war.
In 1959 communists, led by Fidel Castro, had taken control of Cuba. In 1960 the Soviet Union promised to support the communists and to defend Cuba with Soviet weapons. As part of this agreement, in October 1962, the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev installed nuclear missiles on Cuba. Those missiles could hit much of the eastern United States within minutes if launched from Cuba. The United States cut off supplies to the island and demanded that the missiles be removed.
In a TV address on October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy notified Americans about the presence of the missiles, explained his decision to enact a naval blockade around Cuba and made it clear the U.S. was prepared to use military force if necessary to neutralize this perceived threat to national security. Following this news, many people feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war.
This situation led to the most dangerous Cold War confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union which escalated into an international crisis.
The confrontation is often considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war.
During his very tense period, from October 22 until October 28, U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Khrushchev were engaged in a political and military standoff. However,, they eventuality reached an understanding. Khrushchev agreed to removed the missiles, and Kennedy agreed that the United States would never invade Cuba. Kennedy also promised to withdraw the missiles the United States had stationed in Turkey in previous years. Both powers began fulfilling their promises, and the crisis was over by late November 1962.

It is certainly, a testament of God’s faithfulness that the world still exists today, despite the wide possibilities of destruction. Despite the many times the world had come close to complete disaster, God has continued to preserve humanity by steering men away from the brink of self-destruction.
Though this present generation has developed the capability to destroy the entire earth through a nuclear war, yet God does not let it happen.
Despite the many close calls, God remains in control of the entire universe and continues to run things according to His divine agenda.
In the same way, concerning our lives as believers, God remains in perfect control and our lives are always in His hands. He has said that no hair can fall from our heads without Him knowing.
We are never alone in the journey of destiny because God is always our refuge.. Indeed our safety and security are not in the hands of any man, or government, but in God’s hands alone. And as long as He is with us, we are protected from evil.

Psalm 23:4-5: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. …”

Truly, in these perilous times, God’s Presence is our assurance of safety. We maintain His presence through diligently holding on to His Word, fervent prayers and a praise-full lifestyle.
In this world of uncertainty His Presence is our only guarantee of protection. This is why we must strive to live holy and walk according to His Word so as to abide in His perfect will. And as long as we are in His will, we will be too defended to be victims..
Living a lifestyle of praise attracts God’s Presence because He inhabits the praises of His people.
As God’s Presence surrounds us, a thousand may fall at our side and ten thousand at our right hand, but it will not come near us. No matter what goes in the world, God will be our refuge and ever present help in trouble..

PRAYER: Father, I know that my life is hid in Christ, and Christ is hid in You, therefore I am totally protected. Thank You Lord, for always surrounding me with Your Presence in Jesus Name. .
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The study of The Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you. WORDBITE 222