Genesis 4:1-5:32; Job 6:1-7:21; Matthew 4:1-25
David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained… Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 1 Samuel 23:14
David sought refuge in wilderness strongholds when unjustly pursued by Saul. No matter our circumstances, what a comfort knowing we abide in Christ—the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father. There is no safer stronghold than this refuge!
Neither our Shepherd’s hand, nor His Father’s hand will ever deliver us to the enemy (John 10:28). —David J. Reed
The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide,
A shelter in the time of storm;
Secure whatever ill betide,
A shelter in the time of storm. —V. Charlesworth