You Have Been A Shelter To Me

Hear My cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

You will prolong the king’s life, his years as many generations.

He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!

So I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 61:1-8

The need for shelter can be physical, and it can be spiritual as well. God is a refuge for our souls when we are troubled. When we are emotionally overloaded, we are more vulnerable to the Enemy’s tactics – fear, guilt, and lust are a few of his favorites. We need a source of stability and safety.

If we take refuge in God, we can have victory over the Enemy as he tries to influence our hearts and minds.

When we are overwhelmed, peace and protection are ours through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. “In me you have peace,” Jesus said. Jesus told us, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

God is our refuge.

Our Daily Bread – December 28, 2015