A REFUGE
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:7-8
Where will you turn in
a time of crisis? When tragedy hits? When
disaster strikes? Will it be your favourite Website?
People magazine? The morning
newspaper? The evening news? You will need something to give you strength and
direction in your time of need, and that will come from the Word of God.
As one writer
said, "One gem from that ocean is worth all of the pebbles from earthly
streams." Just a pebble from the ocean of God's Word can make all the difference in the world. How many
in their affliction have found comfort from
Scripture?
Many children
of God can testify from personal experience that they have put the Word of God to the test
throughout their years as a Christian. They have trusted in what the Bible has said, and it has sustained them and given them
direction and hope and comfort when they needed it. Little platitudes or clever sayings don't help, but
the Word of God does. It has been said that "he who rejects the Bible has nothing to live by. Neither
does he have anything to die by."
Things go in
and out of style, but the Word of God never goes out of style. It never goes
out of date, unlike this morning's newspaper. The Word of God always will be relevant. That
is why I urge you to get a good
foundation in this Book, because it is only a matter of time until hardship will strike you. Affliction will
strike. Tragedy will strike. It happens in every life. There are no exceptions.
But if you have a foundation in the Word of
God, you will be ready for it when it comes. Don't wait until then to try and catch up. Get that foundation now.
Prayer: Ask the Lord to increase your
faith and help you build a solid foundation in the Word of God so that you will
be immovable in every circumstance.
Scriptural Reading: Psalm 19:7-14
