Where Can We Find Safety?
Read: Psalms 91:1-16
“He who dwells in the shelter of the
Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the
Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalms 91:1-2.
It was my duty to serve as Chaplain
at a High Security Prison. The prison housed 1,000 violent men. Gang
fights and murders were common on the prison yard. Five gun towers
circled the razor wire fences so inmates trying to escape could be
shot. One tall gun tower was erected inside the yard to shoot inmates
chasing staff members. More bullets were fired from the gun towers in
one year here than in any other Federal Prison.
The warden instructed staff and
peaceful inmates, “When threatened run to the shadow of the inside
gun tower to be safe until the danger has past.” When walking the
prison yard among hundreds of prisoners I felt comforted to know that
the yard tower was present. Proverbs 18:10 teaches that God is a
fortress, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous
run to it and are safe.” For me God’s name stands for
protection, dependable help, and victory over my enemies. I find
safety in a close relationship with Almighty God. Close to Him I can
overcome inner enemies of temptation, depression, fear and panic. My
soul is sheltered with Christ. No terrorist or criminal action can
take away my eternal life safe in Him.
I thank God for being my protective
tower for fearful times. My responsibility is to run to the shadow of
His name by prayer and obedience where I can find true shelter.
Prayer: Almighty Father, thank you for
always being available to be our protective shelter and safe place.
May we all turn to you with trust and obedience when threatened by
the storms of life.
Thought Of The Day: We can run to the
tower of God’s Love instead of just running scared.
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