Psalm 9:9

‘The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.’” – Psalm 9:9

But if the Lord is our refuge…

Then why is there still so much oppression?

So much pain?

So many children, hungry, abused, and forgotten?

The truth is…

It’s not God who caused the oppression.

It’s not God who left them starving or broken.

It’s us—humans.

And yet… we blame God for the mess we made.

We ask, “Where is God?”

But the real question is… “Where are we?”

You want to see change?

Then be like Nehemiah. Have eyes to see the need, Ears to hear the cry, And a heart willing to respond.

Because God can use each one of us to rebuild a broken world. And this world could look different.

Has God ever turned away a genuine cry?

Not once.

Even when Israel kept failing,

Every time they cried out—He came.

He helped.

He became their refuge.

And He still is.

He put on human flesh, Died for the undeserving.

Still pursuing, still saving, Still willing to be our refuge.

Every time we cry out, He answers.

Every time we fall, He reaches down.

Every time we return, He welcomes us home.

That’s who He is.

Not distant. Not silent.

But near. Present. Faithful.

Even when we’re not.

He hasn’t changed.

He’s near. Even in the troubles we created…

He’s still knocking.

Will you let Him in?