Sometimes the stresses and troubles of the world become too much for us. We want to find some escape and leave it all behind. Some of us take vacations and expect to find relief, at least for a while. Some of us delve into our work or our hobbies to find escape. But once we return to “real” life, the stresses and troubles are still there. Where can we find a reliable and lasting refuge?
Psalm 36:7-8 says, “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.” Out of His great love for us, God provides the only lasting and true refuge from the world’s stresses and troubles. He chooses to set a table for us to feast and drink the abundance of His delights. However, we still must choose to accept His refuge and taste of His delights on a moment by moment basis.
Reluctant Retiree 