The Ultimate Shelter of Joy

           Have you had your Joy Juice today? When you need a refuge, you can trust in God’s shelter of joy.

            What picture comes to your mind when you hear the words “shelter of joy”?  We may envision a covered pavilion with music and dancing; we may think about an event or reception where lots of food is served.  Maybe you’ve been on a trip where a large venue hosted a multitude of fun activities. There are countless interpretations of “shelters of joy”.

            But today, let’s focus on the ultimate “Shelter”….our faithful God.  Indeed, He is our supreme, divine “Shelter of Joy”.  Keep in mind that joy does not always mean laughter and happiness.   In this case, it means something much more permanent and solid than mere cheerfulness & fun.

God is our Shelter….our protection from danger. He is our sanctuary, our covering and our security. Psalm 27:5 says it clearly: “For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”

What hope and assurance we find in that truth. And in Psalm 31:19 (NIV) we find these powerful words:

 ^"How abundant are the good things
    that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,
    on those who take refuge in you."

            Take refuge in God and He will cover you with His Shelter of Joy.