Have you ever had a really rough day and just wanted a safe place to go? Somewhere you could catch your breath and feel protected? Maybe it’s your room, or curled up on the couch at home, or out in your yard. In the Bible, that’s called a place of refuge.

In Acts 12, the apostle Peter was in serious danger. An angel broke him out of prison, and he had to quickly go somewhere safe. He found a place of refuge with his friends who were praying for him. And then, because he was still in danger, Paul left and found another safe place. He found shelter when he needed it most.

We all face moments when we need to run somewhere safe. Do you ever feel like you don’t have any place of refuge to go? Well, the Bible says that no matter where you are, no matter how scary or overwhelming things feel, you have a refuge that is ALWAYS available. Deuteronomy 33:27 says, “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”

Everlasting arms! Think about that. When you feel like you’re falling, God’s arms are underneath you. When you need protection, He is your refuge. When everything feels uncertain and unstable, He is stable. He will never move, change, or fail. You can always run to Him!

Think About It: What does it feel like to know that the eternal God who created the entire universe is your personal refuge? You can run to Him in prayer any time, from anywhere, about anything. No appointment needed! Next time you need a safe place to run, try running straight to Him first. Pour out your heart in prayer and let His everlasting arms hold you!