1 : a protective barrier : bulwark.

What does it mean that God is my refuge?

God is our refuge, our safe place, our retreat, the place we go when we are afraid. And there is a lot of fear going around. God is also our strength or “power.” This is the same word that Jesus uses in in Acts 1:8 when he promises to give us “power” with the coming of the Holy Spirit who now lives within us.

What does the Bible mean by secret place?

There is a secret place in the presence of God, and it is a place that we can ABIDE in. It is a place that everyone does not go, but it is completely accessible by the blood of the Lamb. As we saw in Psalm 27 – the place of His presence is where strength is found.

What are God’s pinions?

Definition of pinion (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : the terminal section of a bird’s wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges broadly : wing. 2 : feather, quill also : flight feathers.

Where does it say God is my refuge?

Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength”

What is the difference between a refuge and a fortress?

As nouns the difference between refuge and fortress is that refuge is a state of safety, protection or shelter while fortress is a fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

What does the Bible say about taking refuge under God’s wings?

He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. New King James Version. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

Where should a Christian look for refuge?

There is no other place for the Christian to look for refuge. There is nowhere safer to be than in the arms of the Father. To come under his wings to find refuge would mean looking to him in prayer, looking to his word to see how to live, and then living out his commands, acknowledging his presence the whole way.

What does the Bible say about the shadow of Thy Wings?

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Psalm 57:1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.