Psalm 9:9
The Lord is a Refuge for the oppressed, a Stronghold in times of trouble.
2 Samuel 22:3
My God is my Rock, in Whom I take refuge, my Shield, and The Horn of my Salvation. My Stronghold, my Refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
When it seems as if there is nowhere to run, no place to hide, come to Jesus. He longs to be your Hiding Place [Psalm 32:7]. His arms, His heart, are big enough to hold the whole world, for God has said to Him that the earth is The Lord's footstool [Isaiah 66:1; Hebrews 10:13 cf/ Psalm 110:1].
The Lord is MY Refuge, MY Hiding Place, MY Stronghold in the day of trouble. I emphasize the word 'my' to show that The Lord is a personal God. He desires a personal connection with each of us, a relationship that complements one another.
David wrote in Psalm 23:1, The Lord is MY Shepherd. In Exodus 15:2, Moses wrote, The Lord is MY Strength and MY Song: "The LORD is My Strength and My Song, and He has become My Salvation. He is My God, and I will praise Him, My father’s God, and I will exalt Him." Isaiah continued this refrain in 12:2 "Surely God is My Salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is My Strength and My Song, and He also has become My Salvation.”
The Lord God is MY God, MY Savior, My Saving Grace, MY Refuge, My Fortress, The Horn of MY Salvation. The Lord hides me under the shelter of His wings. Those who seek to me to destroy me cannot find me. They who think only wicked against me will find themselves falling and failing wherever they wander when they come against me. For I am safely abiding in Him
The Lord God is MY Anchor, He holds me steadily amidst the crashing waves and keeps me afloat. The Lord God is MY Home, My Faraway Country, MY Nation for His Word tells me that His people are a holy nation [1 Peter 2:9] living under the banner of a holy heavenly King. Therefore The Lord God is also MY King, My Banner of Love under Whose standard I dwell. I am home. I am at peace.
Though the ship rocks and the winds blow, I will not be moved from The Rock on which I stand. My feet are firmly planted and in Him I take my stand. The believer has a Mighty God Who is Able to take care of His people. Come and join us on The Rock, be anchored in His all-encompassing unconditional Love and rest your weary souls at His feet.
