Redemption and Refuge

 

“The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.”

—Psalm 34:22

Throughout Psalm 34, Kind David has extolled the virtues of God as protector, helper, guide, and deliverer. He continues that theme with these words, found in Psalm 34:22:

The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.

God has chosen those He wishes to belong to Himself as His servants. And, He has redeemed them from the penalty of sin and death. He vouchsafes their redemption. He opens the way for them to take refuge and find protection from the evil that would devour them.

As we begin a new day, we are numbered among those whom God has called to Himself. Therefore, we are redeemed and we are given a place of refuge. We can hide from the evil that would enslave us. We can find a place of safety in a world filled with traps. We can rest in the arms of the God who loved us enough to sacrifice His one and only Son in our behalf. We are of all people most blessed.

 

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