“ If you say, “The LORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”- Psalm 91:9-10.
In March 4, 2010, the Associated Press reported the story of the Desarmes family, who evacuated from Haiti due to the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake. Leveraging their connection in South America, the family – nine members – relocated to Santiago, Chile, and arrived on January 23. But a month later, they encountered one of the worst earthquakes in history and this was on February 27.
This family’s experience reminds us that security is not guaranteed by merely changing our location on earth and in our text for the week, the psalmist reassures us that we are safe and secure from all dangers if we dwell in God’s presence, which he described as the secret place of the most High and under the shadow of the Almighty. Living under God’s protection wherever we are on the planet assures us of security and preservation from physical and spiritual hurt. Although God never promised that we would not face challenges, He vowed to be with us in times of trouble.
Beloved, insecurity is a global challenge more than ever now. Apart from the danger of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods and drought, life is threatened by terrorism, deadly plagues, wars, banditry, kidnapping, drunk driving, global warming, bad governance and economic hardships.
To enjoy God’s maximum security, we must consciously confess our trust and reliance on Him as our Refuge and Fortress. There must be a specific moment when we deliberately give ourselves to God and set our love upon Him. Then, as we obey His commandments every day, taking caution not to expose ourselves to avoidable danger and presumptuous sin, we can expect God to fulfil His part and keep us according to His promise.
This week and forever, let us note that our security is not in the absence of danger but the presence of God in our lives. Amen.
Source: newsthemegh.com