Take Refuge

"God- His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. His is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides Yahweh" HCSB Psalm 18:30-31

Life has many ups and downs and at times it can get over whelming. I love the Psalms for this very reason, because it gives me a place to go and find inspiration for hope. These verses are a perfect example. First thought I get when I read this is, God, He is the first thought. He is the reason for everything, God. His ways are perfect. Not our ways, not the way of a political leader, pastor or anyone else, God's way is perfect. How do we know this? God has revealed it to us in His word, which He says is pure. It can be trusted, because God can be trusted. It is a foundation of truth for us to stand on, to build our lives one.

Through the revealed word we know God is a shield and a safe place for us to take refuge in. We know that no matter what happens in this life, we know God is in control. He wants us to trust Him. He wants us to take refuge in Him. When we do we quickly find out God does exactly what He says. We will never fully understand everything that happens to us or to those around us, but we know we can trust God. I take comfort in this, knowing God is God and I am not Him.

Lord thank you for being God. Thank you for your word, that is pure. Lord—You are my shield and my refuge, help me take shelter in you first. Help me seek you first in my life, to trust you with everything. Amen

Daily Reading: Mark 13-16 and Psalm 20

Pastor Steve