Place of Refuge

Do you have a place of refuge? Look to the Lord.

Have you ever wanted a place to call your very own? A place where you could get away from it all? Sometimes a place is needed where one can go and unwind, not being interrupted. This place often gives one a sense of security and is a refuge. How does one get such a place? Usually, it has to be discovered or built. Sometimes it is passed on to one person from another. A Christian has the best place of refuge.

Solomon wrote, “In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge (Proverbs 14:26).” What a blessing it is to become children of God! We can have a place of refuge. Who else could give us a sense of security? Who other than the one who created the heavens and the earth could we put our trust in?

As Christians, we know and have been told that there will come a time when we must suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). During those times we may feel like we need to retreat to a place of refuge. A familiar song asks, “Where could I go but to the Lord?” Jesus knows what we are going through. Many people persecuted Him, and yet He was willing to suffer to the point of death on the cross (Philippians 2:8). He wants us to come to Him, and we can be confident in knowing that He will take care of us. Will you take His offer of a place of refuge? Will you be baptized into Christ?

Salvation:  Hear - Believe - Repent - Confess - Be Baptized - Live Faithfully