Psalms 61:3  For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

People of God, blessings on you this day!  May I remind you of some really good news?  Today, I want to officially remind you that God is a Shelter for you. Not only for the Psalmist, but for you as well! 

A shelter is defined as 1) refuge, 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 

Wow… remember that when you are sheltered from a storm you have no idea how bad things really are outside. The plants are taking a beating.  The animals are running for cover, but you are standing on the inside looking out in most cases.  Our God is a shelter from all the invisible hail storms that try to do us harm.  Our God is a mighty shelter. 

Notice how personal the psalmist makes this.  “Thou hast been a shelter FOR ME…”  He acknowledged God’s personal care for him.  That is important.  I don’t need to know that God is able to be a shelter to the world only, but, I need to know that He is a shelter for me.  And so do you! 

Look further at this really good news!  The psalmist goes on to say, He is a strong tower from the enemy!  He is my place of elevation.  He is the one that I can run to and see things from a higher perspective.  He is my strong tower from the enemy. Hallelujah! 

This means that as I run to him, I am sitting in an advantaged place.  I can see the enemy coming from afar off.  I am looking down on the full plans of my enemies.  What a stark difference from this posture versus one who is in a pit and cannot see his enemy coming towards them. That is not the place for the authentic disciple of Jesus Christ.  Thank God we have a strong tower that we can run to. A place of vision, a place to compile an intelligent response based on the revelation we are now experiencing.  

Thank the Lord..!  Be reminded this day that the Lord has done and is doing great things for you! 

Jesus is Lord,

-Pastor Terry