| “In you, Lord, I have taken refuge…” |
| —Psalm 71:1a |
When you were in elementary school did you ever build a fort? Growing up in the eastern edge of northwestern Pennsylvania, I used to spend many winter hours building an elaborate snow fort. Since I was the only child on my side of East Main Street, I never had to worry about being attacked by marauding neighborhood children. But, I was certainly ready for any attack. I was safe and secure inside my icy fortress.
Sometimes, when the storms of life increase in ferocity, I often wish I could retreat to the safety of my fort. Apparently, I am in good company. The Palmist seems to share my desire for safety when he writes in Psalm 71:1-3:
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
Life always offers challenges. As believers in the life-transforming power of the living Lord Jesus Christ, we have the best possible place of refuge: safe in our Savior’s loving arms. Let’s be certain we tell God how grateful we are for His protective care.
Based on a blog originally posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
