“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”
Psalm 57:1
One of my favorite places to explore is the Palo Duro Canyon near my home in Texas. Although I have been there many times, there are plenty of spots I have yet to discover in this expansive area. A bit off the beaten path, I’ve even encountered a few small caves throughout the canyon.
Those caves remind me of how David in the Bible sought refuge in caves many times during the nearly ten years that he was on the run from King Saul. His psalms often express all that God taught him during those very difficult and lonely times. David declares in Psalm 57 that God is his true refuge, his place to hide, to rest, to breathe… like you might find in a cool, sheltering cave.
Our culture offers us many counterfeit versions of true rest and peace which do not meet our soul’s greatest need. A resort vacation, a shopping trip, an hour in front of the television, or a spa experience may all seem like promising solutions to our weariness and stress. But only in His presence do we find true and lasting peace, rest, and joy.
Those caves remind me of how David in the Bible sought refuge in caves many times during the nearly ten years that he was on the run from King Saul. His psalms often express all that God taught him during those very difficult and lonely times. David declares in Psalm 57 that God is his true refuge, his place to hide, to rest, to breathe… like you might find in a cool, sheltering cave.
Our culture offers us many counterfeit versions of true rest and peace which do not meet our soul’s greatest need. A resort vacation, a shopping trip, an hour in front of the television, or a spa experience may all seem like promising solutions to our weariness and stress. But only in His presence do we find true and lasting peace, rest, and joy.
Scripture Focus
Ephesians 2:14; Psalm 16:11
Insight
Looking for a “quick fix” for stress or loneliness? Ask God to give you a desire for His Word which truly refreshes the spirit.
Bible In A Year
- 2 Chronicles 7-8
- Psalm 11
- Matthew 16-17
