Read:
Philippians 2:9-11
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 21-22
Psalms 70
Hymn:
Sing hymn 6
Refuge is used in the Bible as a
reference to a secure shelter or a place of protection from danger or distress.
A refuge is a stronghold that is commonly used for retreat, healing and
renewal. Ultimately, refuge is a common metaphor for God in the Bible. 2 Samuel
22:3 says:
“The God of my rock; in him
will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my
high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
In effect, God is our fortress, a strong
tower, a rock of defence, our shield, a shade of protection, and a shelter in
the time of storm. He is Mighty to deliver, Mighty to save, the Mighty man in
battle and the Lord of hosts. What a father does goes a long way in affecting
the life of a child. Our Heavenly Father does not only neutralise weapons
designed against His children, He also protects them from harm. Here is a story
I have shared severally; In the 50s, while I was still very young, we had
mining activities going on in my village and the roads were very narrow.
Nigeria was still under colonial rule then. Normally, white men came in a jeep
to collect the gold that the miners got. They were so powerful in those days
that the villagers believed that if they killed your child, you have to tell
them “thank you” so that you will not be sent to prison; they were dreaded. One
day, my sister and I were returning from the farm when we suddenly heard the
sound of a jeep coming at top speed. My sister immediately grabbed my hand and
we both jumped out of its way, landing in an empty mine pit. We barely escaped
the jeep but before we could heave a sigh of relief, we found ourselves before
a snake. Because our Father can preserve lives, I lived to tell the story. In
Luke 10:19, God empowered all believers in Christ over snakes, scorpions, power
of the enemy, and over demonic agents and all their activities. I prophecy in
the Name that is above all other names, God will protect you and defend
everything that is yours this season in Jesus’ Name. Psalms 20:7-8 says;
“Some trust in chariots,
and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our
God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and
stand upright.”
The Word of God is trustworthy, reliable
and dependable. Whatever you may be passing through, trust in God and call upon
His Name today, He will give you peace all round.
Memorise:
The name of the LORD is
a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10
Prayer Point:
Father, thank you for being my hiding
place and my refuge, please keep me secure for the rest of my life in Jesus’
Name.
