Devotional for Wednesday, February 8, 2017
“He Is Our Sanctuary”
by Dona Hake
When I think about a sanctuary, I think about a place of refuge. I think of a place that is respected where one goes to regain peace and inner strength. From days of old a sanctuary was referred to as a “building set apart for holy worship,” Today let us meditate upon the fact that the Living God has come to dwell within us and He is able to make our hearts rested and secure. Yet when our hearts our troubled and afraid may we be quick to turn to Him for He is our Sanctuary, He is the rest and strength that will restore our souls.
Have you ever had times where there may be confusion and stress all about you and you wish you could just run away and escape it? I know we have all been in those situations yet as a believer we should never desire to run other than to run to Him. We can humbly bow our hearts in prayer no matter where we are, and escape to that place that He has prepared for us to abide in. We do not have to run away from problems, we can be in the midst of them and maintain complete peace.
Many times people wait until they are so stressed out and their body has become worn down physically before they decide to seek God’s direction and comfort. I believe that God desires that we live in a constant state of peace and serenity.
Throughout your day I encourage you to stay aware of His precious presence …He is your Sanctuary! I believe that the place He has provided for us is a place of perfect peace and no matter what goes on about you that peace need not be disrupted.
Isaiah 8:14 (KJ21)
“And He shall be for you a sanctuary…”