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| “You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” |
| —Psalm 119:114 |
In what do you invest? Do you have a 401k? An IRA? A savings account? Do you buy U. S. Savings Bonds? Do you have a part-time business that you treat as an investment? Or, do you make your investment in other people or organizations? Maybe you give your time to help others. Perhaps you take on responsibility to give those in need first-hand aid.
Most of us invest in something with the fervent expectation that, in due season, we will see a return on our investment. We may not expect very much of a return. But, we do hope that whatever in which we have invested will prove to have been a wise decision.
Speaking of God, the Psalmist, in giving specific guidance to the people of Israel, acknowledges a very important investment in Psalm 119:114:
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
The Psalmist acknowledges that God offers the ultimate level of protection against the hurtful damage done by the trials and tribulations of life. Just as a shield protects a warrior, so God provides a refuge of mercy, grace, and love that will shield those He loves from the permanent and lasting harm that might come from any type of attack. As a result, the Psalmist declares that he has put his hope in the word of God—His written Word and His Living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Because the Jews had always been subject to attack from those who wanted to dominate and destroy them, the Psalmist was all too aware of the need for reliable protection. That’s why this theme of trusting in God and investing in Him arises throughout the Psalms.
As we begin this new day, we can live in such a way that illustrates where we have placed our maximum investment. We can show others that trusting in God and receiving from Him the loving care and refuge He is ready to give can reap benefits beyond our ability to fully comprehend.
