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VI. A Trustworthy Refuge Perhaps you’ve already noticed this theme of refuge. Because of the time and place we live, not many of us can say we have fled for our lives in search of physical refuge. But, imagine you were in need of refuge, what would you be seeking? I would seek a strong fortress, a resting place, safe from the things that were afflicting me. The end of this psalm does not promise the righteous an affliction free life, it offers a trustworthy refuge. The refuge we are promised offers rescue, protection, a defense from evil, a redeemed life, and an escape from our deserved punishment. That is the refuge I want! Take a moment to just see the gospel news gleaming out from verse 22! The Lord redeems us. All who take refuge in Him will not be punished. We may not be on the run for our lives, but sin’s demands are death and Jesus redeems us. Because Jesus took the punishment for our sin, we can take refuge in His sacrifice. We will not be punished, because He was. We have eternal refuge because He gave up His. Reflect: In case the beginning of this psalm was a challenge to consider how to have praise and blessing on our mouths at all times, the ending of this psalm will give us reason. We have a trustworthy refuge. It can’t be shaken, destroyed, or compromised in any way. Ponder other forms of refuge and comforts you look to in affliction. Are any of them lasting or trustworthy? Thank God that because of Jesus, verse 22 is our boast: “None of those who take refuge in Him will be punished.”

19 One who is righteous has many adversities, but the Lord rescues him from them all. 20 He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken. 21 Evil brings death to the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished. 22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants, and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.

Let’s Pray Lord, Your eyes are on me, and your ears hear my cries for help. You are good and my constant refuge. Teach me how to look to you and seek you until I know the radiance of your joy.

For the Week Set a goal each day to read Psalm 34 Memorize Psalm 30:1-6