09/02/2025
A Shelter in the Time of Storm
A Morning Meditation from Isaiah 25
Scripture Text
“LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago… You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” - Isaiah 25:1, 4
Meditation:
As I sit this morning and watch the dawn break through the darkness, I am reminded that our God is a God of refuge and shelter. Just as the dawn dispels the shadows of night, the Lord’s presence dispels our fears and anxieties.
In Isaiah 25, we witness a beautiful portrait of God’s character—He is our fortress when life’s storms rage around us. The Hebrew word for “refuge” here is ma’oz, meaning a place of safety and strength. This isn’t temporary protection; it’s an unshakeable fortress that has stood since before time began.
Consider how Jesus embodied this truth when He declared, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). He is our shelter, not just from external circumstances, but from the internal storms of guilt, shame, and despair.
The psalmist echoes this promise: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Notice it doesn’t say God will be our refuge—He is our refuge, right now, in this moment.
As you begin this day, remember that whatever challenges await you, you do not face them alone. The same God who “planned long ago” has prepared a way through every difficulty you encounter. His faithfulness is not dependent on your circumstances but flows from His unchanging character.
“The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10). Today, when anxiety whispers, when pressure mounts, when the heat of life’s demands becomes overwhelming—remember that you have a shelter. You have a shade. You have a refuge whose doors never close and whose strength never fails.
Prayer
Dear God,
As I step into this new day, I praise Your holy name for being my constant refuge. Thank You for your plans for me, which were established long ago and woven with perfect faithfulness and unfailing love. When the storms of this day arise—external pressures or internal struggles—help me remember that You are my shelter.
Lord Jesus, You who calmed the seas and stilled the storms, be my peace today. When I feel overwhelmed, remind me to run to You, my fortified tower. Holy Spirit, whisper Your comfort to my heart and help me to rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I choose to exalt You today, not because my circumstances are perfect, but because You are perfect in all Your ways. May others see Your refuge through my peace, hope, and trust in You.
I pray in the mighty name of Jesus, my shelter and strength. Amen.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” - Psalm 91:1
