The Oxford Language Dictionary defines “refuge” as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. All of us periodically have the need to find refuge from the storms of life. Some of us have very real enemies that we need help defending against. Some of these enemies are within us and cause us great distress.
Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.” Sometimes fears, worries, anxieties, and discouragements fight against us. If we cry out to God in these times, He will be our refuge from these storms and the strong tower to fight against these enemies. Jesus is the Rock that is higher in authority and power than all our enemies.
Reluctant Retiree 