An Everlasting Refuge

Looking back at all the wars that took place, men dived for cover from enemy bullets. Others dug deep trenches to escape bullets. Others hid behind rocks in the hills or inside old buildings left empty when citizens ran from the war zones. But these hiding places did not always protect the soldiers during the wars. Many were killed by missiles, mortars and other similar weapons that could cause great destruction on impact. The strongest country usually won. Many good men died during the wars. But so did bad men, evil men who lived for one thing only – to destroy countries, people and even animals. When trouble came their way the end was near. The good would win.

But there is another refuge which cannot be destroyed. It is far stronger and out of the reach for men in this world to even try and destroy this refuge. It is an everlasting refuge. Reading Proverbs 14:32 one sees what this refuge is. It’s God and His heavenly home. Although you may be killed on earth, and being a righteous and true believer in Jesus Christ, your place is waiting for you. Here is what it says; “When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.” That’s right! We as believers may die on earth but it doesn’t mean the end for us. God is waiting for us and He has promised us an everlasting refuge – with Him and in those mansions He is preparing for us, with many rooms. As long as we are not sinners and live righteous lives pleasing to God, we have a refuge already awaiting us.

Sin will bring you down, yes, down to hell! When trouble comes our way, we who are believers and called children of the Almighty God, we are going to be ok. He has a permanent refuge for us. Those who get trouble during their life walk, but don’t believe in God and the free gift of salvation, these have real trouble coming their way. They have no refuge awaiting them. Only the burning sulphur fires of Hades that is their destination. No escape, no refuge. Which one are you? God’s beloved or the one living according to the father of lies, the devil? If I were you I would make sure that I’m with Jesus and living a sinless life. As it has been said in the Scriptures before, only those who are born again and true believers will enter His kingdom in heaven. Be blessed and seek Jesus. Amen.