Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’
(Psalms 91:1, 2 NIV)
This Bible verse showed up on my phone this morning as the verse of the day. Why am I telling you this? Because I required a spiritual booster shot in the arm, and the Lord knew it. This timely verse was just what I needed to hear—a reminder that in the midst of life’s chaos, I can rest in the shadow of God and take refuge in Him, my fortress, in whom I can wholeheartedly trust.
Do you need to hunker down with Jesus Christ and allow Him to be your refuge and shelter?
I admit that there are days when I need a regular booster shot of God’s word, a loving nudge that even when it feels that my ship is taking on too much water, the Most High is right there beside me as my rock and refuge. And He is there for you. It doesn’t matter what you are going through or how deep your feet might be sinking into the mud—the Lord is waiting for you to rest in Him and trust in Him with every fibre of your being.
Here’s a Bible booster for your other arm.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 42:2 NIV)
It’s comforting to know that you and I have a stronghold in Jesus when the road beneath our feet is uncertain and filled with craters. Our Saviour opens the door for us to come to Him when we need to recharge our spiritual batteries and find sanctuary for our weary souls and physical bodies. This is not to imply that your life and mine won’t be trouble-free when you choose to dwell in Christ, but we can be blessed in the process.
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalms 34:7, 8 NIV)
Did you know that in the Bible, and depending on the translation, the word refuge, appears 40-50 times? Neither did I until I Googled it! God uses the word refuge, to emphasize Himself as a place of safety and protection for all of His people, and that includes you and me!
So, the next time you need a spiritual booster shot, all you need to do is turn to scripture and seek refuge in the loving arms of Jesus. He is ready, willing, and able to receive you and wrap you in His secure embrace. There is truly no better place to be.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1 NIV)
Paul Smyth