The orator was giving a religious speech where he frequently said "God only protects us". However, a man in the audience disagreed, saying he works hard to protect his family and doesn't feel God protects them. The orator then asked the man questions about the previous night, showing that while he was sleeping, God protected him from potential dangers like snake bites or a building collapse, even though he was unaware of it. This convinced the man that God does protect people even when they don't realize it. The orator concluded by encouraging faith in God, who will protect and care for people.