S) "1 In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, 'Flee as a bird to your mountain;'"
Psalm 11:1 (NASB)
O) This psalm continues to quote this opponent, who was apparently threatening. David turned to proclaim the righteousness and justice of the LORD, and it all comes back to this first verse. See, one thing David fully understood, was that in the LORD no one could do anything against him, unless the LORD allowed it. When his refuge was the LORD, then that old phrase takes a different tone... like God was saying, "If you want him, you'll have to go through Me." Now, that is not to say that we have no troubles. In fact, David continued in this psalm, to mention that God tests those that are His. But, we have peace in His sovereignty over those tests. All of this hinged on his position, within the LORD as his refuge.
A) This verse is still applicable to me today, especially with the revelation of Christ. There are numerous verses throughout the New Testament, referring to Christ being our covering. In Him, so many promises hinge. Being a member of His body, being within Him, I have ultimate peace. What a joyful comfort! If I am within Christ, who could breathe threats against me? The only way an enemy could get to me, is to go through Christ! Unless, of course, I am outside of Christ… there is the danger. So, as much promise as is in the verse above (and the Psalm as a whole), I must remember that it is conditional on my positional relationship to Jesus.
P) Father, You are a strong refuge, a safe tower, a loving wing over me. When I am scared, when I am threatened and feel the oppression of my enemies, let me turn to You for sanctuary. In You alone, I have hope. In You alone, I have peace. Be glorified in my life, in Christ. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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