Refuge, Psalm 11

This post concerns safety and a refuge in God during trouble.

Refuge discusses how to deal with temptation during trials, Psalm 11. “In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The LORD…in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne… in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind… the portion of their cup. For the LORD… righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.”

Times of difficulty from the temptations and trials put forth by Satan exist in every generation. In this psalm, the Devil’s minions counsel the child of God to flee. Instead of fleeing, the man of God should take refuge in God.

Sometimes, the foundations of our faith undergo attack. What can God’s people do? They can realize that God in heaven sees what happens. All through the trials of life and the tests of our religion, we must realize that God still punishes the wicked, if not in this life then in that life to come. Somehow, God will send coals of fire and sulfur on them with a scorching wind.

In summary, God remains righteous and loves righteous deeds. Ultimately, we will see the wicked punished and God’s face in eternity.

This psalm becomes an encouraging word to read when the going gets tough. Then, we can realize that God sees the wicked and will impart their just punishment.

So, what did we learn?

1.In times of trouble, we should take refuge in God.

2.We should always realize that God will punish the wicked.

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