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His Word, Our Refuge
By: Traci Dean
Thursday, November 12, 2026
“Every Word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5
Lately, it seems like the minute we get out of bed, we face frightening predictions and breaking news that discourages us. There are so many voices telling us what to think and feel, it can be hard to know what’s true. I don't know about you, but if I’m not careful, all of that "noise" can leave me feeling a bit overwhelmed. But our opening verse from Proverbs reminds us that there is one voice we can always trust - God’s.
The most well-meaning person doesn’t have the whole picture.... but God does! No matter what the world says, God's Word isn't less true when culture changes or when our feelings tell us otherwise. His truth is flawless and trustworthy. Human words and promises may fail us, but God is incapable of failure or deception. His Word says it like this:
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Numbers 23:19
In the second half of our opening verse, the writer shares a promise for all believers: “he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” A shield protects us in our battles, and a refuge is a place we run to for safety. But in a battle, our shield won't do any good if we don't hold it close to us. A shield is also useless if we lay it aside and "hope for the best." God wants us to draw near to Him in our trials, and no matter what we’re facing, we can always take refuge. in Him. His Word says we have another shield, and it's our faith in Jesus Christ.
...take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16
Here's what I do when things around me seem overwhelming:
- I draw near to my Heavenly Father.
- I talk to Him in my prayers.
- I spend time in His Word.
When life feels uncertain, we can't rely on our feelings or someone else's opinions - we must rely on God’s truth. Consider this: God's record is flawless! Every prophecy from His Word has either been fulfilled, or it is still yet to come. None of them are untrue or false! No matter what happens, God's voice must have the greatest influence on our lives.
His Word is 100% true, and He is faithful to keep His promises. Take heart Christ follower, He isn’t finished yet!
Read: Colossians 3:2; Hebrews 6:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Corinthians 1:9