Psalm 11:1-3
1 In the Lord I take refuge;
how can you say to my soul,
“Flee like a bird to your mountain,
2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow;
they have fitted their arrow to the string
to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
3 if the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
I love the Psalms. Whenever I am feeling a sense of loneliness or fear, I go read the Psalms. I think that David must have been afraid a lot. He constantly writes about being alone and then about how the Lord comforts him. In this specific Psalm, notice David says he takes refuge in the Lord. He doesn't say he "will" take refuge in the Lord, but in essence is saying he is already there. I think that is an interesting concept to ponder or meditate on. David didn't infer that he would take refuge in the Lord when he was afraid, or when he was being attacked. Instead, it is as if he abides in the refuge of the Lord at all times.
Do you abide or take refuge in the Lord or do you run to him only in times of trouble?
Start today by taking refuge in Him and remain in the safety of his arms