OUR SAFEST PLACE

March 18, 2020

OUR SAFEST PLACE


The eternal God is a dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)

All of us feel insecure at times. The confusion in our souls, the darkness of the world, the press of problems and difficulties can overwhelm us. We become fearful and stressed.

But for those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, there is no need for anxiety; no cause for fear. God Himself is our refuge.

OUR DWELLING PLACE

He is the “eternal” God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. There is no anxiety in heaven. No cause for fear. For our God is always victorious over His enemies and always takes care of His children.  There is no need to think that He will care for us in one season and not the next. His character and care are unchanging.

The Bible reminds us continually that He is a “place.” He is our refuge and "the righteous run into Him and are safe." Like a child fleeing into His parent’s bed in the midst of a storm, we are at peace there. What could be more secure than the Eternal God?

HIS EVERLASTING ARMS

His arms are not weak and they do not fail. They are “ever-lasting!” Our arms may grow weary with a task, but God can hold every person in the world who will trust Him and not weaken in the slightest. His arms are beneath His children—carrying, cradling, and holding us secure. There is no need for fear when we are there.

O Lord, you are my dwelling place,
My rock of refuge strong.
I run into Your blessed strength;
I'm home where I belong.
 
And underneath where I am weak,
You lock Your faithful arms;
And ever hold me with Your might
and keep me safe from harm.

 

What a promise, Lord! Thank You that you are eternally present. That there is no moment when I cannot run to You. And, as I trust You, You place Your arms around me and beneath me. Forgive me for forgetting this, O Lord. Open my eyes to Your everlasting faithfulness and my everlasting security in You!





Also in Graceful Truth

HELPING OUR CHILDREN
HELPING OUR CHILDREN

September 27, 2023

Our love for Christ and following Him matters. It not only affects us, but all those around us, and particularly our children. Isaac was the inheritor of the Lord's promise because of God's grace and goodness, but also his father Abraham's obedience played a part.

Continue Reading

LIFTING THE KNIFE BEFORE THE GOD-WHO-SEES
LIFTING THE KNIFE BEFORE THE GOD-WHO-SEES

September 26, 2023

Everything in the life that God has designed for man is about faith. We were made to live on God and no other. Drawn away from this dependency, we flounder in useless pursuits, our lives missing the whole point of our existence.

Continue Reading

THE RESCUING HAND OF GOD
THE RESCUING HAND OF GOD

September 25, 2023

More numerous than you know are the moments when God has pulled you out of the pit by His compassion. Rescued you because of the pure grace of His mercy. Delivered you because of previous promises He has made, perhaps even to your own parents. Shown kindness to you that you did not deserve simply because of His great love and eternal purposes.

Continue Reading