HE IS OUR REFUGE

HE IS OUR REFUGE                    Wednesday – September 15, 2010

“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” – Nahum 1:7

In June 2009, a 2,000-year-old underground chamber was discovered in Israel's Jordan Valley. Located just 3 miles from the city of Jericho, from the outside the cave appears as a pile of stones in the desert. Once inside the cave, it is some 10 feet high and measures more than 1-acre in area making it the largest human-made cave in Israel. The cave most likely started out as a quarry around the time of Christ, but it became more than a stone quarry. 
"It surely was not just a quarry," said Archeologist Adam Zertal, who headed the excavating team. 
Archeologists believe one of its past purposes could have been a refuge for persecuted Christians.
Etched into its columns were 31 Christian crosses, Roman letters, a Zodiac sign, and what looks like the Roman army's pennant—all of which surprised the researchers. Dr. Zertal suggests that the quarry may have been used as a hiding place for persecuted Christians.

In difficult times, we can come to Our Heavenly Father and He will provide refuge. Today in prayer, thank Christ that in Him we can refuge in times of trouble. 

“When we stray from His presence, He longs for you to come back. He weeps that you are missing out on His love, protection and provision. He throws His arms open, runs toward you, gathers you up, and welcomes you home.” – Charles Stanley

God’s Word: “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” – John 14:18