The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, And will say, ‘Destroy!’. Deuteronomy 33:27 NKJV

I was imagining a conversation with someone who might ask me where I live. What would be their reaction were I to reply, “I live at number 3327 Deuteronomy Avenue”?

But that is the truth.  I actually live in two places simultaneously: 1169 Towne Creek Place and in the eternal God.  What’s striking is what the text doesn’t say.  God hasn’t provided A PLACE to live eternally, He IS my forever home. He invites me to dwell in Him now.

Verse 27 also assures me that I am safe in this supernatural refuge.  God is the ultimate secure and strong place to be, unlike our temporary two-story blue house.  A couple of weeks ago God reminded Mike and me, as we rode out frightening storms and tornado watches, that our earthly dwelling is insufficient protection. 

But His strong arms are always underneath us, keeping us safe.  

Father, help me recall this day, as I drive here and there, that You, my permanent home, go with me.  No matter where I travel, I am always at home.  But unlike a turtle who has to carry his house with him, You carry me.