Cushion of the sea

Isaiah 26:3  (ESV)

You keep him in perfect peace

    whose mind is stayed on you,

    because he trusts in you.

The captain of a submarine was once asked, "How did the terrible storm last night affect you?" The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even know there was one!"

There is an area beneath the surface of the ocean known to sailors as the "cushion of the sea". In this place, although the ocean may be raging terribly above, the waters here are never stirred.

There is a place, a wonderful place, we can go to find refuge during the frightening storms raging above us -- a place where we don't feel a thing -- no fear, no worry for tomorrow.

Let's get down there today. Let's find that perfect peace the Lord intends for everyone who trusts in Him.

Dear Lord, we thank You that You have for us a place that we can go during the raging storms of life. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

God is our refuge

God not only buys us out of our bondage and debt to sin, but he also assures us that he will provide refuge for those who trust in him. Our future is tied to him and not to our ability to provide and protect what we need.

The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.
— Psalm 34:22

Dear Lord, God of heaven and earth, we place our life and our future in your hands. Please use us to bless others as we do your will. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.