Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91: 9-11)

There are times when we want to hide away. There are situations seemingly beyond our capacity when we seek protection by another. The Psalms and other scripture teach that if we trust completely in God we will be given refuge.

This refuge is seldom comfortable. In Psalm 91 the images are of being in the midst of battle and surviving. With trust in God we can step boldly into risk. "You will tread upon the lion and cobra, the young lion and the serpent you will trample down." (Verse 13)

Trust in God is not passive. The refuge of God is not easy. We are protected when, through trust in God, we find the courage and creativity to deal with the challenges before us.