Refuge
What would you think if you saw a group of people running for shelter on a quiet, peaceful, sunny day? You would think they were crazy-or that they knew something you didn't. People don't run for shelter without cause. There must be something threatening them.

We know that God has promised to be our refuge. He hasn't promised a trouble-free life. If that were the case, we wouldn't need a shelter. But God gives us peace (see Peace) and the assurance of his love and presence in our lives even during difficult circumstances. The protection God offers is protection for our souls (see Soul).

We can take refuge in God during difficult times.
Psalm 34:8-10; 46:1-3
Isaiah 25:4
Nahum 1:7
Matthew 8:23-27
The Israelites continually turn to idols, sorcery and foreign nations for help. But these sources of refuge always fail them. Other religions, witchcraft, wealth, political or military might our own strength are all unreliable sources of comfort or refuge. Only trusting in God's presence provides a true and reliable refuge on life's journey.
Isaiah 31:1-7; 47:10-15
Jeremiah 2:26-28
Micah 2:3
Zephaniah 1:14--2:3
Acts 4:8-12
Ephesians 4:14-20