A Reflection On Refuge

When I need to run to God, the source of my help

Why are so many of the Psalms about help and deliverance? Why is it so important to know God as our refuge? Because this is our greatest need. We might not think so. We think we need more fruit of the Spirit or more character; more possessions or power; more wisdom or talent. But God’s assessment in the Bible is that we are sheep in need of a Shepherd, the oppressed in need of a Deliverer, the lost in need of a Savior. The other needs are important, too, but our first and foremost deficiency is our helplessness. It simply is not within us to be able to help ourselves.

Whatever our need is, it is met by looking away from ourselves and casting ourselves with abandon on our Savior. We must run to Him. He is the source of everything we need. He is the solution. In everything we are completely dependent on God. Need provision? It comes from Him. Protection? Also Him. Holiness? Again, from Him. You name the need, He is the source of supply. Learn to run to your Refuge.

O LORD my God, I take refuge in you.

Psalm 7:1, NIV