The orator was delivering a religious speech saying "God only protects us". A man questioned this, saying he works hard to protect his family and doesn't feel God protects them. The orator asked questions about the man's sleep the previous night. The man realized that during his sleep, when he was unaware, God protected him from potential dangers like snake bites or a building collapse, showing that God does protect even when people are unaware. The orator concluded that only God can truly protect people at all times.