February 23
The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust him. – Nahum 1:7 (NLT)
A STRONG REFUGE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you feel overwhelmed with challenges and afflictions?
Run to the Lord, he is good and a strong refuge to lean on
He will never let you down when you call on him
He is close to those who are faithful and trusting.
The Lord is our rock and our salvation
In him, you will find rest and restoration
Seek the Lord and he will protect you from evil
He is always there to guard you from the lures of the devil.
In the Philippines, all banks have security guards. Even schools and many establishments would hire a guard to ensure safety in their business places. When a Canadian friend visited Manila, Philippines’ capital, he was shocked to see so many security guards almost everywhere we went. Because of the high crime rate in a very populated place, it was almost a necessity to have protection.
The bible shows us the ultimate guard and protection. The Lord is our strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust him. I had an experience when I was ostracized in a community I worked for. I wouldn’t know how to cope with all the attacks and discrimination if I hadn’t ran to God for protection.
PRAYER
Thank you for protecting me, my Lord.
REFLECTION
Share a time when God showed his protection to you.
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