At the time of this blog, all but nine states have issued a”shelter in place” or”stay home” order of some kind. We all hope and pray that this type of protection, along with others, has its desired effect of slowing and stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
This got me thinking about what other kinds of shelter am I trusting in to protect me. First, we live in an apartment complex. I have no idea how strongly this building was constructed or whether it can hold up against weather threats, for instance. Based upon experience, I am pretty sure that property management will not protect us against dangers.
Secondly, as a retiree I rely on the shelters of 401Ks, IRAs, and Social Security. During the pandemic, we have already seen stock prices plummet, endangering the shelter that these have provided. The whims of government could alter the shelter of Social Security some day.
Friends and family provide some shelter. However they have shelter needs as well, so they can’t always respond.
The point is that we all rely on certain forms of shelter. The efficacy and security of these shelters is inconsistent at best. So what can we trust to provide consistent effective shelter through life’s storms.
For me, the only shelter that I can trust is Jesus. He remains the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He rules heaven and earth. Yet, He knows me and loves me. He promises that He will provide for me and protect me. He is my shelter. You can trust Him to be your shelter too.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust'” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV
Reluctant Retiree 