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Refuge - prose


Refuge:He is my refuge. Psalm:18:3 & 2Sam:22:3
David uses different terms like these, describing what His God is to him.
He is my rock, my fortress and my Saviour.
He is my shield.
Today we will see what he means, by saying God is my refuge.

Refuge -is the state of being safe,
Or sheltered from pursuit, danger or difficulty.
The sense of security that God is my shelter.
I can run to Him; no matter how big my problem is.
"He alone is my refuge, my place of safety" Ps:91:2
Is it? Is He alone? Do you run to Him alone?
Or medicines? Physicians? Lawyers? Or other expert opinion?
If they fail, only then do you run to Him?
"He will rescue you from every trap
And protect you from deadly diseases" Ps:91:3
He is our Great Physician!He is our healer.
Jehovah Rapha is His name.
Ps:91:6 Do not dread the disease that stalks on the darkness
Ps:91:10 No plague will come near your home.
"He will cover you with His feathers
He will shelter you with His wings
His faithful promises are your armour and protection" Ps:91:4
His love covers us. His love is a shield around us.
Ps:91:5 "Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night
Nor the arrows that flies in the day"
Ps:91:6 Nor the disaster that strikes at midday
"He will order His angels to protect you wherever you go
They will hold you up with their hands
Lest you should hurt your foot on a stone." Ps:91:11-12
Ps:37:24 "Though they stumble, they will not fall,
For the Lord holds them by hand."
Ps:23:4 "Eventhough I walk through the valley of shadow of death
I fear no evil, for you are with me!
Your rod and your staff they comfort me."
You might stumble, you might walk through the darkest valley
But the promise is do not be afraid, for I am with you.
I will never leave nor forsake you.
Listen to what the Lord says, dear one:
Ps:91:14-16 I will rescue those who love me
I will protect those who trust in my name
When they call on me, I will answer
I will be with them in trouble
I will rescue and honour them
I will reward them with a long life
And give them my salvation"
Only if I call on Him, will He answer
Only if I seek help,
Only if you acknowledge God is your only refuge!
May God help.
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  1. Mathews Philip11 February 2022 at 09:59

    🙏

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  2. Anonymous11 February 2022 at 10:20

    He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him.
    Psalms 144:2 NLT

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  3. Smita Itty 11 February 2022 at 12:38

    Amen He is my ever-present help my anchor my rock my all 🙏

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  4. Anonymous11 February 2022 at 16:22

    Amen

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