Isaiah 25:4-5
You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm driving against a wall and like the heat of the desert. You silence the uproar of foreigners; as heat is reduced by the shadow of a cloud, so the song of the ruthless is stilled.
In times of trouble and trial we need a refuge. Almost on a daily basis we watch the Weather Channel and observe people who have been confronted with some type of emergency. You can see them looking for a place of refuge.
It is not just weather related emergencies such as storms or floods that place people in jeopardy. Wildfires roar into neighborhoods and often cut off all means of escape. Citizens are in a panic looking for a place of refuge.
In war-torn regions of the world, communities are surrounded by enemies who are reputed to show no sympathy. In the times of living in the shadow of death, those who are in jeopardy are looking for a place of refuge.
You may be facing an ordeal in your life at this very moment that causes you to cry out for refuge. I want to assure you, on the basis of the Word of God, He is the place of refuge. The God who created the world and provides salvation to all who come to Him will wrap His arms around you and bring you to the eternal refuge He has provided for us. Praise the Lord!
Blessings, Dear Hearts, draw near to God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil