Other refuges may fail
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troublous changes of life, that what I … Continued
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Our heart’s refuge in God
(J. R. Miller, “Living Without Worry”) If we have God—no other loss is irreparable! There is surely enough in God’s love, to compensate a thousand times for every earthly deprivation! Our lives may be stripped bare—home, friends, riches, comforts, every … Continued
Sure Refuge a Strong Tower
THE SAFE REFUGE “And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” … Continued
The child of God has his refuge
(James Alexander, “Consolation” 1852) “In this world, you will have trouble.” John 16:33 “You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble!” Psalm 59:16 The heart knows its own bitterness, and sometimes the sharpest arrow is rankling just where … Continued
My God is infinite in power
(Arthur Pink, “The Sovereignty of God“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “God is infinite in power, and therefore it is impossible for any to withstand His will, or resist the outworking of His decrees!” Such a statement as that is … Continued
God is my rock…
(by Newman Hall) The way is long, but… “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” … Continued
He is our shelter and retreat
(by Spurgeon) “The eternal God is your refuge.” Deut. 33:27 God is our abode, our home. Dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed God, … Continued
With us in our boat
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the … Continued
His everlasting arms!
(J. R. Miller, “A Life of Character”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 At the two extremes of life, childhood and old age—this promise comes with special assurance. “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He; … Continued
Jesus is all I need
(Spurgeon, “Christ Is All” No. 1006) Whatever trials you have, my dear brother, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by his consoling presence. Are you sick? He will make your bed … Continued