Taking refuge in the Lord

“How great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You, which You bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in You.” Psalm 31:19
Yesterday we learned about how our times are in God’s hands – the seasons of joy and despair, triumph and trouble. It goes without saying that in times of trouble the best thing we can do is stay close to the Lord. As believers, we have a refuge in Him. He will deliver us from fear and worry that can cripple us and reduce us to a trembling mess. It might not be straightaway, and we might not ‘feel’ anything, but we can rest assured that nothing is outside of His control.
As we take refuge in the Lord, He will show His goodness to us. It will be a witness to others. How can people not notice someone who still has inner peace when they’ve been made redundant, or told they have cancer? We don’t ignore those things, but we accept them as things that, although they may be outside of our control, God has allowed in order to accomplish His purpose in our lives. When we can have this perspective, we won’t be enslaved by worry and fear. We will be free. So, are you taking refuge in the Lord today?