“I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” Psalm 91:2 (NIV)
When answers are beyond your reach, trust in God. When your circumstances produce an element of fear, trust in God. When you feel as though the road of life has become filled with pot holes, trust in God. God is your refuge. He is your covering and your protection. Your fortification is found in God.
Jesus endured the agony of being falsely accused and ultimately crucified. The people went from the waving palm braches shouting “Hosanna” to waving their fists in the air shouting “crucify!” Jesus endured such opposition so that we could learn from Him the importance and value of taking refuge in God. Jesus entrusted Himself to the protective hand of God.
- “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb 4:15-16 (NIV)
- “And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.” 2 Tim 1:11-12 (NIV)
What kind of obstacles are you currently facing? Is there anything that is bothering you or causing you to lose sleep at night? Close your eyes and simply articulate your fears and frustrations before the Lord. Release your anxiety to God and allow Him to fill your questions with His abiding Presence. Trust in God’s timing. Trust in God’s unlimited supply. God knew that you needed Jesus to become your personal Savior.
You may not know what tomorrow holds; but you know who holds tomorrow. God has the whole world in His hands; that includes you.
Pursuing God,
Stephen Trammell
Executive Pastor