Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:22 (NASB1995).
The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
This verse from David reminds us of God’s promise that those who trust in Him will be saved. God loves all His children and wants only the best for us. Earlier in this psalm we read “O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (Psalms 34:8). God is always there for us, but we need to accept His forgiveness and live new lives.
Peter refers us to this verse in his first letter (1 Peter 3:12-16) with instructions for living in peace. Think about Peter’s experiences of highs and lows, seeing Christ in His glory at the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13) and seeing Him crucified. Even after denying he knew Jesus, Peter was forgiven and spent the rest of his life sharing the Gospel.
We can learn about taking refuge in the Lord from the examples of David and Peter. The world is a hard place because we have chosen our own way rather than the instruction God has for us. However, He still waits for us to repent and return to Him, ready to offer His love and forgiveness.
Gracious God, even when we fail, You are there for us. Help us to overcome our foolish pride and humble ourselves, claiming the promise of salvation through faith. Amen.
