Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1, 2, NIV
I am fortunate to live in a country that still has lots of old buildings dating back hundreds of years. Many towns have historic centers with studwork houses, narrow alleys, and even city walls with gates. It is almost like taking a trip back into history. Strolling along the streets with beautiful old houses is an uplifting experience. Inscriptions show when the houses were built. These houses are not just buildings, they are monuments of history and human lives. They have sheltered many generations.
Then there are the impressive churches and cathedrals, built with high vaulted ceilings and steeples and stained-glass windows intended to install reverence for God’s awesome majesty. Many date back to the thirteenth or fourteenth century. These buildings have seen people worshiping God in different ways throughout the centuries. They have installed fear of a God who torments sinners in hell and the gospel of a loving God has also been proclaimed within their walls. They have protected people who fled wars, pestilences, and persecution.
On the top of a cone-shaped mountain just outside the town where I live, I can see one of the many German castles. The Hohenzollern castle dates back to the thirteenth century, although the building I now see was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style starting in 1850. With its many towers and fortifications, it is an acclaimed masterpiece of military architecture of the 19th century.
From its perch high up on the mountain, the castle is visible over long distances. Every time I approach my home I see the fortress on the mountain and am reminded of Psalm 91. I too can dwell in the shelter of the Most High and rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I can say, “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.“ But sometimes the castle is hidden in foggy clouds and is invisible. And yet, I know that it is there, even though I can’t see it. We may not always be able to see how God is sheltering us in our darkest moments. But He is there. Always. Trust Him.
Hannele Ottschofski is News Editor for the EUD Women’s Ministries website
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