SAFE HARBOR
Psalm 107:30
They rejoiced in the calm, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
"The raging storms may round us beat,
A Shelter in the time of storm;
We'll never leave our safe Retreat,
A Shelter in the time of storm." Vernon J. Charlesworth
I have owned a 20ft. flat bottom john boat for many years that I have used to hunt ducks. It really works well because it is large enough that it will accommodate several hunters with plenty of room to spare. With a blind over the boat, it conceals itself and the hunters very nicely. It does however have a drawback that more than once has caused concern. Because it is a flat bottom boat, it does not draft very deep and the freeboard above the waterline amounts to only 8-10 inches. Several times over the years, I have found myself caught out in rough water and had water rolling over the side of the boat. I have had to search for a safe harbor during these rough times. I was forced to find refuge in a channel, a cove, the lee side of an island, or a boat dock to keep from swamping the boat.
A safe harbor in biblical terms, refers to a sheltered body of water where ships can anchor safely, protected from the open sea's winds and waves. Harbors are a metaphor for safety and refuge. Psalm 107:30 states, "They rejoiced in the calm, and He guided them to the harbor they desired." This verse is part of a psalm that praises God's deliverance and provision. The imagery symbolizes God's guiding of sailors to a place of rest and safety after a tumultuous journey.
As Christians, Jesus is our safe harbor. As the song goes, Jesus is "a shelter in the time of storm." He should be the first place we seek shelter when life's storms and waves are rolling over us. He is our protector and provider. Just as the harbor provides safety from the storm, Jesus offers spiritual refuge and protection. This metaphor is a reminder of God's faithfulness and care for His followers, encouraging believers to seek Him as their place of safety.
Where do you run to in the time of storm? If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Redeemer, you have no safe harbor. You are left out in the storm to be tossed to and fro and be swamped by the angry waves. Seek Jesus and make Him your refuge while you can. He is your only safe harbor. Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble".
Thank you Tim Jones
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