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“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of
trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7
What is
a refuge? We think of it as a haven, a safe place, a shelter. In our city, I
have seen posters in windows of businesses telling the community that the
premises are a safe place for those who need to escape violence. Our homes act
as a shelter from the problems of the world.
We
consider God to be a protector from hurt and harm. Are we ever out of His
presence? Are we ever out of His protection?
In the
Old Testament, Jacob wrestles with an angel of God. When he slept, he dreamed
of a stairway leading up to heaven. The next morning, he said, “Surely, the
LORD was in this place and I was not aware of it.” (Genesis 28:16) We are never
out of His presence, therefore, we are never out of his protection.
How can we be more mindful of God’s
protection? Can we pray on a daily basis? The Apostle Paul tells us to ‘Pray
continually.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Can we witness more freely? Paul also
tells us to do all we do as if we do it so the LORD will be glorified. “So
whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
God.”(1Corinthians 10:31)
We have
so much to learn and share about the LORD.
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Dear
Father God: We thank you for Who You are. We appreciate your watch-care over us
and our loved ones. Instruct us in how to pray more effectively and how to
witness for You. We ask these things out
of Your grace for us. We will give You all the praise. In the Name of Jesus, we
pray. AMEN.
I do so appreciate this scripture. So blessed to know and rest in this.Thanks, Cecelia, for the reminder. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren: I have found great comfort in knowing that God is my refuge. I can not count the times that I had to rely on Him to get me through a circumstance that seemed unbearable.
Delete"I've anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest"...another wonderful old hymn...Jesus is our "haven of rest" from the world and all it's cares. Thank you for this reminder today. It helps me to remember that when I face this chaotic world.
ReplyDeletePam: Thank you for stopping in. I happened to think of that hymn when I was writing this piece. I remember it was a theme song for one of those radio bible teachers I used to listen to, Blesssings to you and yours.
DeleteAs I grow older, I have even found that the Lord has been a refuge - even when I wasn't thinking/expecting it :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Cecilia :)
Mark: Thank you for stopping by. Without God, I know I would not be the person I am today, Blessings to you and yours.
DeleteI love to quote Psalm 91 when I make my bed. It comforts me and reminds me that God is my refuge.
ReplyDeleteJeanette: This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and yours.
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