Refuge (Psalm 62:5-8)

Some time ago, my wife and I were on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic.  While there, we broke away from the rest of the group and ventured to see the island.  At one point, we sat on the shore and looked across the Caribbean Sea.  In the far off distance, we could see a storm approaching.  Needless to say, the storm came upon the shore more quickly than anticipated.  Suddenly my wife and I were scurrying along the streets near the shore looking for a place to take cover.  As it began to down pour, we came upon a small cafe.  We jumped inside and took our refuge from the storm.  Although our hair and clothes were already somewhat wet, we were safe.  It wasn't anywhere near as romantic as the movies convey, but it was memorable.

Trust is a word that is a pillar of the Christian life and is found countless times through scripture.  The word trust carries the idea of taking refuge.  We first trusted Christ when we took refuge in him and the work that he did for us on the cross of Calvary, but it doesn't stop there.  God wants us to continually take refuge in him as storms of life smash against our hearts.  It is in moments of refuge that we learn of his comfort, safety, strength and care.  For David, he saw him as his rock, salvation, defense, glory and strength.

Taking refuge does not mean that we need to run to a church building or physically position ourselves at any specific location, but it means to place our heart or soul under his divine care.  When we were trouble with our lost condition, we ran to him for refuge.  Now he wants us to run to him for all troubles of life.  We do this each time we pour out our hearts before him.

As you travel through your day and face the troubles that are certain to approach your heart, run to God and meet him in the refuge that he has prepared for you.

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