A Place of Refuge

Thus says the Lord: Whereas I have removed them far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries where they are come. — Ezekiel 11:16
We may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us. — Hebrews 6:18
Charles Spurgeon

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Charles Spurgeon

Summary: Even if we are cut off from the public means of grace and feel exiled, the Lord will be with us. In Him we find the refuge and place of worship we need, even far from our gatherings. His presence gives us peace in the face of the fear of evil. In Christ Jesus we also find mercy: He is our sanctuary, in whom the covenant, provision, and the law are represented. God offers us holiness and fellowship; therefore, we can ask Him to fulfill His promise and always be our sanctuary.

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Barred from the public means of grace, we are not left without the grace those means provide. The Lord who places His people where they feel like exiles will be with them and will be to them all that they could have had at home, in the place of their solemn assemblies. Lay hold of this, O you who are called to wander!

God is a place of refuge for His people. They find sanctuary in Him from every adversary. He is also their place of worship. He is with them as He was with Jacob when he slept in the open air and, upon rising, said, “Surely Jehovah is in this place.” For them God will also be a sanctuary of peace, like the most holy place, which was the silent dwelling of the Eternal One. They will be at peace in the face of the fear of evil.

God Himself, in Christ Jesus, is the sanctuary of mercy. The ark of the covenant is the Lord Jesus, and Aaron’s rod, the jar of manna, and the tablets of the law are all in Christ our sanctuary. In God we find the sanctuary of holiness and communion. What more do we need? O Lord, fulfill this promise and always be to us as a little sanctuary!

Source: Faith’s Checkbook. Translation by Allan Roman.

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