May 9, 2016: SOAP #2349: 2Samuel 17; Psalm 71; Matthew 26

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 71:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.   3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

Observation: The last few days, God has been drawing my attention to similar verses. God is my Hiding place. It is good for me to make preparations for trouble ahead of time. In the verses above, I hear God assuring me that He is my refuge, my hiding place, my safety in time of trouble.

Application: Today God is emphasizing something special. He is not providing me a refuge, HE IS MY REFUGE!   I do not have a refuge apart from Him! Apart from Him, there is no reliable refuge!

Prayer:   In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge. You are willing and capable of protecting and providing for me. Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!