Message Notes

GOD AS A REFUGE

Be my rock of refuge   (Psalm 31:2)

1. Repeated phrase

2. Effective description

SIGNIFICANCE OF SEEING GOD AS A REFUGE

1. Origin of the word

a) Reflective summary of 1 Samuel 23:29

b) Hope

c) Courage

d) Trust

REFERENCES TO GOD AS A REFUGE

1. The LORD is my rock and fortress   (Psalm 18:1)

2. My stronghold   (Psalm 18:2)

3. He is the saving refuge of His anointed   (Psalm 28:8)

4. A fortress of defence   (Psalm 31:2)

5. You are my rock   (Psalm 31:3)

6. And my fortress   (Psalm 31:3)

RELATED WORDS

1. Safety

For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety   (Psalm 4:8)

2. Defence

My defence is of God   (Psalm 7:10)

3. Tabernacle/ Holy hill

LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle?
Who may dwell in Your holy hill?   (Psalm 15:1)

4. Sanctuary/ Zion

May He send you help from the sanctuary   (Psalm 20:1)

APPRECIATING THE LORD AS OUR ROCK OF REFUGE

Some important features to note

1. Love for the LORD   (Psalm 18:1)

2. Thanks to be given   (Psalm 6:4)

3. Praise to be offered   (Psalm 9:1)

4. Blessing of the Lord   (Psalm 16:7)

5. Extolling the Lord   (Psalm 30:1)

6. Exalting the Lord   (Psalm 21:13)