In the past month, we in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee have had to deal with some historic hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, wind damage, power outages and nightmares come true. People have lost homes, businesses, family members, pets, and irreplaceable, precious possessions. Between Milton and Helene alone, it’s been devastating. Yet, through it all, those good people of faith in Christ have been courageously united with their prayers and firm belief that ‘no matter what’ God will definitely see us through. And, guess what; He IS! Countless, miraculous rescue stories are pouring in from all directions highlighting what the Psalmist said, “God is my refuge and strong tower.”

No matter where we may live or how secure we may feel, unless “God is our refuge” we are on shaky ground, at best. Is God your refuge? Is He your strong tower? Hurricanes or not, we all have to reckon with storms in life, sooner or later, of varying degrees, some may be absolutely overwhelming. The question is; what or who is our refuge when they hit?

My friend, God loves you and wants to invite you to step up into a life of deeper purpose, a life with new meaning. He has the best plan for your life. But, there’s no way you will ever discover it unless you make Jesus your refuge and strong tower. In Him, your soul will truly find the inner satisfaction and soul safety it deeply yearns for.

We live in world today of increasing fears, threats and enemies. People everywhere are worried about tomorrow. They are desperately trying anything to find ‘shelter from the storm’ in drugs, sex experiences, relationships, money, materialism, exotic travels, achievements, the bottle. Like the Rolling Stones used to sing, “Gimme Shelter.” If you want real, lasting shelter, your Heavenly Father is ready, willing and able to do that for you. His shelter is eternal. It is secure. It is trustworthy. It is in Him and it leads to that celestial refuge the Bible calls, “Heaven.” But, not everyone can go there; only those who are willing to make Him their refuge in the here and now. The Scriptures teach that religion is not enough, good works are admirable, but not enough either. Hoping for the best, being sincere, and trying to be a good person are all noteworthy, but they are still not the refuge God offers you now. Christ can be your refuge from this point onward, you don’t need to try and ‘clean up your act’ first. Make Him your refuge and let Him clean it up for you!

So, what are you waiting for? If you have unanswered spiritual questions that have been bugging you for years, good news! Turn your life over to Christ now and He will help you find those answers you’re looking for. Know this for sure, it’s not an accident or mere coincidence that you are reading this post now. God has directed you here for a life-changing, personal encounter with His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. When God becomes your refuge, He becomes personal to you. You begin the relationship with Him He has created you for. This is your moment and your hour.

If you feel your heart tugged on deep inside, pray this prayer with me, “Dear God, I want You to be my refuge and strong tower. I believe Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again on the third day. By faith, I invite Him into my heart and life now. I turn from my own self-made refuges and take my refuge completely in Christ. In His name I pray, Amen.”

If you prayed that prayer, please find a local church, as soon as possible, where you can be a vital part of. Share your new decision for Christ with the Pastor. They will help you grow in your new walk and personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as you get into His Word. If you have any questions, email our office at the email on this website. May God bless you richly as you take refuge in Jesus and make Him your strong tower today!