Our Refuge
Scripture: Psalm 91:9-11 (NIV)
9 If you say, “The Lord is my
refuge,”
and you make the Most
High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come
near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels
concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
Devotion:
One of the most comforting promises
in the Bible is that God will protect and watch over those who trust in him.
Psalm 91:9-11 says, "If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the
Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near
your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all
your ways." This is not just an assurance, but a profound declaration of
God's unwavering protection. It's a reminder that we are not alone or helpless
in this world, but we have a loving and powerful God who cares for us and sends
his angels to shield us from harm.
But what does making the Lord our
refuge and dwelling mean? It means more than just believing that he exists or
acknowledging his name. It means to rely on him entirely, to seek his presence
daily, to obey his commands, and to love him with all our heart, soul, mind,
and strength. It means to find our security, joy, peace, and purpose in him
alone, not in this world's things. It means to live as his children, who know
his voice and follow his lead. It's a constant reminder that God's presence is
always with us, guiding and reassuring us.
When we make the Lord our refuge,
we can rest assured that he will keep us safe in his arms, even when we face
trials, temptations, dangers, or enemies. His angels, those celestial beings of
light and power, will surround us and protect us from evil, as they did for
Daniel in the lions' den, for Peter in prison, or for Jesus in the wilderness.
They will guide us in the right paths, as they did for Abraham, Jacob, Joseph,
or Mary. They will minister to us in our needs, as they did for Elijah, Hagar,
or Jesus in Gethsemane. They will rejoice with us in our victories, as they did
for the shepherds, the disciples, or the women at the tomb. Their role is not
just a duty, but a testament to God's comprehensive care for his children, a
constant source of comfort and support in our journey of faith.
We may not always see them or feel
them, but we can trust that they are there, because God has commanded them to
be so. And we can thank him for his amazing grace and love, that he would send
his heavenly messengers to serve and guard us, his earthly pilgrims. Let us
make the Lord our refuge and our dwelling today, and experience his protection
and peace. This is not just a suggestion, but a powerful invitation to take
refuge in the Almighty, to dwell in his presence, and to bask in the peace and
security that only he can provide.
Prayer:
Lord,
thank you for protecting us at all times. We know that you care for us because
of the excellent things you have done for your people throughout the ages. May
we always give you thanks and praise. Lord, you know exactly what kind of help
we need at all times. May we learn to rely on you in all we do. You are our
hiding place in times of trouble and ease. May we remember that you desire to
shelter us from life’s storms. Amen.
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