Psalms 118:8-9
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in princes.
In Proverbs 29 we read that the "fear of man" is a snare ... traps us and holds us captive. In this passage of Psalm 118 we read something similar. Instead of taking refuge (looking for a place of safety) we are to find it in our relationship with the God of the universe. Even though we have wickedness around us and everyone has forsaken us, we need to find our peace and refuge in Him. Think of Joseph as he as in that pit ... calling out to his brothers for deliverance I would imagine. Yet, refuge didn't come from his brothers but rather in the truth that what God had intended for him was far better. God meant it for good (Genesis 50:20). When we turn our eyes to trust in men we fail. Yesterday in our reading in 2 Chronicles we read about King Asa and his finding refuge in a wicked king. When the prophet came to him to warn him of this mistake in leadership and follower-ship of God he tossed the prophet into prison. God struck him and his leadership as a result. God wants to be our refuge and demands to be our refuge and deserves to be our refuge. We seek our jobs as the ultimate safety net when in reality the loss of a job actually deepens our faith walk with God. We trust in bank accounts but the fall of the finance world strengthens our trust in God to care for us. Why did Christ tell us to no worry about clothes and shelter and to seek our "daily" food. That kind of dependance is lost in our world today of cupboards, long term contracts and large investments. God wants us to daily seek His help. Why? See above ... It is better!
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