God Is Our Refuge

[Willie White]

Psalm 118:5-9

The term refuge denotes a place of safety, protection or shelter; in our discussion we will look at God being our protection or shelter in a time of storm. If the question were raised what does God protect us from and how He does it? First, God in His provisional care made provisions for all man’s needs this includes our safety. He provides for all necessities of life which includes bread, water, shelter, and healing regardless of the nature of healing.

When man encounters adversities, God is there in the presence of the Holy Spirit as stated in Psalm 23 which includes all protective elements. Verse 4 which states, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff comfort me.” Verse 5 speaks to the issue of God caring for all needs even in the midst of evil as these evil attacks are designed to destroy both life and soul, but there is refuge in the safety of God’s love and mercy—so much so until the Holy Spirit overflows our cup with His grace. What a mighty God!

Our scripture text drives home the point of God being our refuge by stating that when one calls on the Lord He answers, because if the Lord is on your side, then there is nothing to fear. God is present to give strength and the ability to overcome any situation.

God our safety valve!