The name of the Lord is a strong fortress, the godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NLT

This is such a lovely verse for Christians at any time in their life, but how special when the Spirit gives us this promise just before the arrows start flying.

The godly run to Him. Like a child that runs to his parent for comfort, we run to our God. There is no other place we want to be and no other place where we can find the comfort and love we need.

In the arms of Jesus, we are safe and blessed.  The arrows stop when we are hidden in His strong arms, and enclosed in the quietness of His being. There is no sound of whizzing arrows, fiery darts or the clash of swords. There is silence, stillness and peace: the peace that passes all understanding.

All disappears as we hide ourselves in Him. There is no friction, tensions or opinions, there is only Christ. And there we are safe. We can relax.

Blessed be His Name, He is not only our strong fortress, but He is our home. He is the place where we rest and are made strong.