Refuge
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Psalm 5:11-12
This week I got an email from a former employee who sent me something she received from her new campus, she works in Hawaii. The email discussed what to do if for some reason North Korea were to send a ballistic missile to Hawaii. The email talked about sheltering in place in a situation like this and gave them directions for different safe places on campus. What do you do when the sin of the world is right outside your door and creeping up on you? Do you go outside and chase it down like the enemy wants you to away from your safe zone, or do you shelter and take refuge in the Lord? It's ironic how this verse describes the protection with a shield, when we tend to drop our defenses to the enemy. If we think of the Lord as a Shield that can protect us wholly from everything, why aren't we taking regular refuge in Him? Take that righteous path, invite the Lord to protect you and let Him bless you.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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