Saturday – Open topic

Reading – Isaiah 25

Highlight Verse:

“But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall,”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭25‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I grew up in Fresno where the average summer high temperature was over 100F (38C).

One hot day riding with the family in the old VW bus (AC wasn’t even an option) we stopped at a gas station to get drinks from a vending machine.

They were warm. (That’s when I discovered warm Dr. Pepper was not as disgusting as warm coke)

We didn’t like the heat, but we adapted to it (sometimes with warm sodas).

This week has been in the upper 90’s (F) here in the Denver area. I think I’ve heard more complaints about heat this week than when I lived in Fresno.
Okay, I admit, some of them came from me.

I decided to look for mentions of heat in the Bible.

There were very few.

And most of the action in the Bible is in the Middle East, an area that makes Fresno look like a ski resort.

Why the difference?

I think it’s because most of the people in the Bible were far more interested in truth than comfort.

Today’s reading shows us that God will protect us, even from heat.

So, while seeking shade or AC is not a bad thing, our first priority should be seeking God.

How have you found shelter in God recently?
Are there comforts in your life that get in the way of seeking God?