Who doesn’t love a castle? Although I wouldn’t sign up to live in one, the moats, drawbridges and thick walls outdo my security system any day of the week. Castles were built to keep intruders out while the occupants stayed safe and sound inside. 

I’m not preparing any boiling oil to pour on intruders, or keeping an eye out for flaming arrows that would set my house on fire, but I’m aware that I am in a battle:

The weapons used by the enemy often pose as innocent “what if” scenarios. Things like:

You get the idea – and the list is endless. Satan tries to paralyze us with fear

Over and over in scripture, God is referred to as a refuge. It’s part of who He is:

I love that the Lord gives us a ‘key’ that ushers us into His presence every time. Did you catch it in the previous verses? It’s trust. Exercising faith in our big God allows Him to shelter and protect us from the things that are threatening, harmful, or unpleasant. And thinking about ‘what is’ instead of ‘what if’ will send the enemy packing. 

Long ago, God proved Himself to be a refuge for David when he fled from Saul, fought in battles, and was betrayed by his own son, Absalom. How comforting to know I can lean on the same trustworthy God as my refuge. So can you.