Refuge and Peace
By Jerome Stewart
There are blessings for those willing to trust in the wisdom of the LORD. His word is our moral compass for righteous living. There is a word defined as refuge. It means a place of safety, shelter, or relief from danger or anxiety. Psalms 46 vs. one says, “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” There is refuge in knowing the wisdom of God. Proverbs 3 vss. 13 and 14 says; “Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding. For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.”
There are some things money cannot buy. Proverbs 14 vs. 26 says; “In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.”
God sent Jesus into the world to save mankind from sin. The salvation of Jesus Christ is free. For those willing to trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we can find refuge today in the meaning of the words Jesus spoke to His disciples over 2,000 years ago. John 16 vs. 33 He says; “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Not one scintilla, not even a smidgeon of those words will ever change irrespective of the time period. Yet so many people would rather follow the wisdom of man, with his storied track record of failure whenever, it opposes the wisdom of God. Be advised of the words in Number 23 vs.19. The bible says; “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken and will He not make it good.”
Psalms 37 vss. 26 thru 31 says; “He is merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell forevermore. For the LORD loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They arepreserved forever. But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell in it forever. The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice. The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps should slide.” Vss. 37 and 38 says; “Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; For the future of that man is peace. The future of the wicked shall be cut off.”
Let it not be you! Open up God’s word.
