Many of us take it for granted—this roof over our heads, these walls that keep out the elements. We close and lock the door to keep out intruders. We shut the window and turn on the heat or air conditioning. It’s nice in here, this shelter.

Humanity had to fight hard to get to this place of all these roofs and walls. Shelter, especially from your enemies, is a very human need. Depending on where you live, you might face rain, wind, hail, snow, tornadoes, hurricanes, or the blazing summer sun.

Spiritually we need shelter too. Our souls get battered. But when we feel the whole world coming toward us, God welcomes us into his shelter, and we are safe.