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Devotional 9.18.26



September 18 – A Refuge In God 

Psalm 62:7–8

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

 

Scripture Reading – Joshua 2:1-24

 

Psalm 62 reminds us that our hope and salvation are found in God alone. He is our rock, our refuge, and the One in whom we can safely trust. Joshua 2 gives us a picture of that refuge in action through Rahab. Surrounded by uncertainty and danger, Rahab chooses to place her trust in the God of Israel. She recognizes that the Lord is the true God and acts courageously because of what she believes about Him. Her story reminds us that trusting God does not mean that we will always know what is going to happen. It means we know who holds us when we don't know what happens next. Like Rahab, we can respond to uncertainty with faith rather than fear. God invites us to pour out our hearts before Him because He is our refuge. Whatever we are facing, we can find security in Him.

 

These songs remind us that our refuge is ultimately found in Christ and what He has done for us. How Deep the Father's Love for Us points us to the depth of God's sacrificial love displayed at the cross. Welcome Home reminds us that, through Christ, those who were once far from God are welcomed into His family. In Christ Alone declares that our hope, strength, and security are not found in ourselves but in Christ. Finally, Christ Is Risen celebrates the resurrection as the foundation of our living hope. Together, these songs tell one beautiful story: God loves us, Christ has rescued us, we belong to Him, and because He lives, we have hope.

 

Further reading: Psalm 46:1–3; Romans 8:31–39; 1 Peter 1:3–5

Reflection Questions:

1.     Where am I tempted to look for security apart from God?

2.     How does knowing that I am loved, welcomed, and secure in Christ change how I face uncertainty?

 

Prayer: Father, thank You for being my refuge, my rock, and my salvation. Forgive me for the times I try to find security in circumstances, people, or my own ability to control things. Help me trust You as Rahab did, even when I cannot see what lies ahead. Thank You for the deep love shown through Christ, the welcome I have received through Him, and the living hope secured by His resurrection. Help me rest in You today. Amen.

 

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