Trust in God is the most important, because in Him we will be more than secure, only in Him we can deposit everything we have, because everything we have managed to obtain is thanks to God.
It is good to remember every day that He is our refuge, the Lord knows all things that are within us, there are times when we need Him, because when those difficulties come we seek Him and we find Him.
In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Psalm 11:1
How good it is when we read the book of Psalms and we find these beautiful words spoken by the psalmist David. This man could be passing any persecution but despite the difficulties he had to face, the psalmist gave an order to his soul to glorify the name of God.
As the Apostle Peter said: “To whom shall I go, Lord, but you? Because only you have words of eternal life”. This expression makes it clear that only God can give us a word of encouragement and that in Him we can take refuge.
The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Psalm 11:5
The greatest refuge of each human being is in the Lord, only in Him we can trust, because He testifies to His saints, but whoever loves to do evil will not do well in His way.
For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Psalm 11:7
We have to be very aware that God does not miss anything. He has control of all things, He is righteous, loves justice and protects those who walk under His righteousness. Let’s not forget that God is our refuge and that we can trust only in Him.
Trusting in God is not simply an emotional response to difficult moments; it is a spiritual discipline that grows with time, prayer, and constant dependence on His Word. Many times we believe that trust is automatic, but in reality it is cultivated through daily surrender. When we choose to depend on God, we confess with our actions that He is powerful, that He reigns, and that He is able to sustain us in every circumstance. This trust becomes a shield that protects us from fear, anxiety, and despair.
Life places us continually in situations where we must choose who or what will be our refuge. Some place their confidence in material things, in their own strength, or in temporary support; however, all these things fade away. Only God remains faithful. David understood this perfectly, which is why he was able to say with conviction that the Lord was his strong tower. And we, like David, must learn to lift our eyes above our trials and affirm that our help comes from the Lord.
God examines the righteous, not to destroy them, but to strengthen them and make them mature. Trials are not signs of abandonment; they are opportunities to demonstrate our faith. When the righteous are tested, God is present shaping the heart, polishing character, and teaching us to rely fully on His promises. Even when the path is dark or uncertain, the righteous can rest in knowing that the eyes of the Lord are upon them.
On the other hand, those who choose evil paths distance themselves from the protection of God. Not because God does not want to save them, but because their own decisions lead them into darkness. The contrast the Psalm presents reminds us that God loves righteousness and supports those who seek to walk uprightly. This should motivate us every day to examine our steps and ensure that we are aligned with His will.
To trust in God is also to walk with certainty that He is working in our favor, even when we cannot see immediate results. Many times God is building something in us, opening doors, or closing others for our protection. Every believer must develop the habit of surrendering worries, plans, and desires before God, recognizing that His wisdom is much greater than ours.
Finally, let us hold this truth firmly: God is our refuge. Not sometimes, not occasionally, but always. When the storms rise, when doubts afflict us, when loneliness tries to overwhelm us, God remains our safe place. He is the One who covers us with His wings, who sustains us with His right hand, and who guides us with His eternal love. Trusting in Him is the only way to walk in peace, confidence, and victory.
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The refuge of the righteous
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“In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?” Psalms 11:1
We all by nature are inclined to do evil things, to go against the Law of God, and we hate to be corrected. We look for things of this World, where the Devil is master, so we are in danger because he is our enemy, the most important enemy of our souls, which is a serious problem for us to be in peace with the Lord.
Besides, the Devil is in the World, walking up and down in it as we read in the Bible:
“And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.”
Job 1:7
We can come across his servants and not see them, you know they are spirits, and they are clever and bad. The Devil knows human beings very well, our weaknesses…
It’s quite important to be regenerated people, who belong to God’s family. If we believe in Jesus and have fellowship with him, this means we are righteous people, we live by faith, the grace of God has been poured on us.
We trust in the Lord and his power. I am sure he protects us everywhere we go. We need to believe and to be separate from bad people and take notice of their bad influence, “be not conformed to this world”, as the Bible teaches us:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2
The Lord is our refuge and our fortress on the bad day.
AMEN.
Amen.
AMEN
I THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST FOR WAKING ME UP AND FOR LETTING ME LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY THANK YOU JESUS FOR GIVING THE WORDS AND TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY BIBLE I LOVE YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR NAME I PRAY AMEN AND AMEN.