Take Refuge in the Lord

Psalm 118:8-9

Published on: November 7, 2024

Last updated on: November 7, 2024

It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in humans.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.
Psalm 118:8-9 NIV

What do you trust in? Where is your security to be found? My retirement income provides me with a certain level of security. My health insurance ensures that I will not be overwhelmed by medical bills should something happen to me. I trust that electricity and water will continue to flow into my home. And that our military and police will keep me safe from threats abroad and at home.

But all of those can fail me. There is no guarantee that these things that I trust in will always be there. But there is one I can trust never to fail me. The humans or institutions I might trust in can let me down. But the Lord never will. As the psalmist says, it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans or princes.

A refuge is a place of security. A place to flee when trouble comes. Making the Lord my refuge does not mean I will never face any challenges. Instead, it means that I can face them, knowing that my life and eternity are secure in him. Regardless of what might happen to me now, I know that he is walking with me through it, and, in the end, I will stand before him.

This is not an argument against trusting other people or things. It would be hard to live without placing some level of trust in the people and things of this world. But even better is to take refuge in the Lord. To find my ultimate security in him alone.

The Lord Is My Strength and Shield – Psalms 28:7

Where do you turn when you are faced with challenges? Join with David in trusting the Lord and confessing that the Lord is my strength and shield.

Lead Me To the Rock That Is Higher Than I – Psalm 61:1-4

In the midst of the turmoil, there is a place of security. David’s cry to “lead me to the Rock that is higher than I” is a good response.

I Can Not, but God Can – Genesis 41:16

God never will ask me to do something that he will not help me to accomplish. When I trust in him, the seemingly impossible becomes possible.

I Will Be Your Mouth – Exodus 4:12

Rather than make excuses for why you can’t, trust the one who can, and take on that seemingly impossible task he has given you.

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Ed Jarrett

Just an old clay jar that God continues to see fit to use in his kingdom's work. I am retired, married with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have followed Jesus for many years. And I love to share what He has given me from His word.

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