What does it mean to "make the Lord GOD my refuge"? The Heart of Psalm 73:28 “But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.” (Psalm 73:28) What “Refuge” Signifies - A shelter from danger (Psalm 46:1) - A safe dwelling that cannot be breached (Psalm 91:1-3) - A place of confident trust, not temporary escape (Proverbs 18:10) To “make” the Lord GOD your refuge is a deliberate, personal decision to seek, rely on, and remain in His protection rather than in one’s own resources. How To Make the Lord GOD Your Refuge 1. Draw near—relationship precedes refuge • “It is good to draw near to God.” (Psalm 73:28) • Approach Him by faith in Christ’s finished work (Hebrews 10:19-22). 2. Shift your trust • Move confidence from self, people, or possessions to God alone (Jeremiah 17:5-8). • Confess dependence: “My salvation and my honor rest on God” (Psalm 62:7). 3. Dwell, don’t just visit • Choose continual communion—daily prayer, Scripture, obedience (John 15:4-7). • “Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place” (Psalm 91:9). 4. Surrender control • A refuge takes over the fight; we relinquish rights to retaliation or worry (Romans 12:19; Philippians 4:6-7). 5. Stand under His promises • Claim His covenant words literally: protection (Psalm 121), presence (Isaiah 41:10), peace (John 14:27). Results of Making Him Your Refuge - Protection: “He will cover you with His feathers” (Psalm 91:4). - Perspective: envy and bitterness melt away as in all of Psalm 73. - Proclamation: “that I may proclaim all Your works” (Psalm 73:28). - Joy and strength: “The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Living It Out Today • Start each morning by acknowledging, “Lord, You are my refuge today.” • When anxiety hits, run to a promise verse and speak it aloud (e.g., Nahum 1:7). • Replace grumbling with testimony—tell someone how God shielded you this week. • End the day recounting ways His refuge proved real, cultivating gratitude and faith for tomorrow. |
    |