Tag: Refuge

24
Feb

The Lord is Your Refuge

Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble. Today’s Bible verse teaches us that real help and saving grace come only from God, not from our own power or ideas. When problems arise, God is a safe place for the righteous, offering His […]

11
Nov

Sheltered in His Wings

Psalm 57:1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by. David penned these words while hiding in a cave, pursued by King Saul who sought his life. Yet, even […]

24
Oct

Relationship of Constant Dependance

Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Trusting God is not a sometime action; it is an all-time calling. The psalmist writes, “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge […]

22
Oct

Lead Me to the Rock

Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. There are moments when our hearts feel too heavy to carry on. Moments when grief, fear, or weariness […]

16
Oct

Trusting God as Refuge and Defense

Psalm 59:16 “I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.” David resisted giving in to fear or despair in the face of danger and enemies. Rather, he raised his eyes above the […]

03
Sep

Jesus Our Strong Tower

Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Most of us have never had to run to a shelter to protect or save our lives from an attack or a natural disaster. However, there are places where shelters or bunkers are critical and equipped […]

19
Mar

Safe in the Lord’s Arms

Deuteronomy 33:27 NKJV “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy!’” Children feel the safest in their parents’ arms. A child who tumbles down or feels anxious in a new environment immediately looks for a parent to pick […]

19
Aug

Strong as a fortress

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 NIV The book of Nahum consists of only three chapters; however, reading it is like finding a library of the attributes of God’s strength. Prophet Nahum boldly announces the future to God’s children. God was […]

27
May

The Lord is your refuge!

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust. His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 In Psalm 91:4, the Psalmist crafts a poignant image of God’s unwavering protection and care for His people, drawing a parallel between God’s watchful eye and the nurturing embrace of a […]

01
Apr

My Hiding Place

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91:2 David was a king and a man of war yet, for long he had to flee and hide in caves! Why? He who could bring down a giant with a tiny stone, and […]