Refuge

Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

Let me ask a question. Who or what do you turn to when things are not going the way they should? How you answer that question says a lot about your trust in God.

Most people answer that question with the name of a person; a spouse, a relative, a friend, a counselor… But as Job found out, friends and relatives are lousy comforters. Even Job’s wife told him to curse God and die.

Let’s face it, people are people. The mere fact that they are human means they have faults. Some of them are talebearers and some are gossips. Some only offer bad advice on top of bad advice. Most people are so caught up in their own problems they don’t have the time or energy to focus on yours. So, do you really want to put your trust in people when things turn sour?

What about drugs, alcohol, the internet, or social media? Are they worthy of your trust when times are hard? Can you take refuge in those things when life gets hard? No! Those things only make matters worse. They are addictive and harmful.

Some people would answer the question, “Me.” They would say the only person they trust in difficult times is their self but let me remind you that the heart above all things is most deceitful. Your heart will lie to you, so you cannot trust yourself to make good decisions under stress.

Let me rephrase the question. Who should you turn to when things are not going the way they should?

The only good answer to that question is God. You see, only God is trustworthy all the time. You can pour your heart out to Him without fear that He’ll spread it around. You can always take shelter in Him. He will protect you, comfort you, and protect you. God is our refuge.

Have a God Filled Week,
Brother Donnie