Psalms 62:8
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
I want to do a word study today. Let’s look at the word ‘refuge’. A refuge is defined as “shelter or protection from danger or distress.” Taking refuge is like finding a safe place during a storm, or getting comfort in a time of trouble. Synonyms would include: sanctuary, place of shelter, shelter, place of safety, haven, safe haven, sanctum, safe house, harbour, port in a storm, ark. retreat, bolthole, foxhole, hiding place, hideaway, hideout, fastness. querencia.
What I want to point out today is that these things are temporary. They are places we seek out in our time of need but don’t stay there. God is our refuge. He wants us to run to Him, pour out our hearts with all our needs. However, we can’t just stay and hide from the world.
Our God is a good father. He wants to dry His children’s tears, put band aids on the boo-boos, kiss them on the head and let them run back out to play. He doesn’t smother His children or wrap them in bubble wrap. He knows we need to learn to fly! However, when we fall again and skin our knee. He will be waiting with open arms for us to run back to our refuge for a littlr first aid.
Thank You Lord for being my refuge when. I need a little first aid. ~amen
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