Our True Shelter And Forever Home
Where do you go to get away from the world? For most of us, our homes are our sanctuary. The Bible calls God a strong tower, a place to run for safety. He and he alone is our true shelter, our safe place, and forever home.
I am a shelter blogger, a term used to describe bloggers who write about anything related to home. And I think it’s a pretty accurate title. For me, the word shelter speaks of all things home, a sanctuary away from the world, and protection of all that is harmful.
I spend most of my day, almost every day, immersed in the beautiful world of home decor, and I love it. I hear readers and clients talk about their forever homes. StoneGable, although I loved it so much, was not my forever home, and Tanglewood is not my forever home. Today, let’s talk about our true shelter—our true forever home.
Our True Forever Home
Proverbs 18:10 says…
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
In our journey through life, we seek places of refuge, sanctuary, and our true shelter. But our ultimate hiding place and forever home is found in God Himself.
In ancient times, cities were fortified to defend against attacks. Inside the walls of these cities stood a mighty fortress with a strong tower, elevated and imposing, known in Hebrew as a Migdal. When trouble arose, the inhabitants of a fortified city would run into this tower, finding safety and shelter high above the dangers below.
God’s Character Revealed
Proverbs 18:10 reminds us that the name of God serves as our strong tower, our Migdal. But what does it mean to take refuge in the name of God? In ancient cultures, a person’s name was deeply intertwined with their character and reputation, something they protected fiercely. To know someone’s name was to know their essence, their very being.
When we speak of the name of God, we are referring to His divine attributes and character: All-Powerful, All-Knowing, Ever-Present, Eternal, Incomprehensible, Self-Existent, Self-Sufficient, Infinite, Transcendent, Sovereign, Holy, Righteous, Just, Merciful, Long-Suffering, Wise, Loving, Good, Wrathful, Truthful, Faithful, Jealous, and more.
Imagine having such a refuge as your eternal shelter. God, our eternal and true shelter is no comparison to our earthly homes, no matter how secure or beautiful they may be.
This realization brings a convicting thought: If God is our forever home, shouldn’t we invest more time in knowing, obeying, loving, and abiding in Him than we do in maintaining our earthly dwellings? Our earthly homes are important; they provide us with a sense of safety and joy. However, how much more important is our eternal home in God?
Take a moment to ponder this deeply. Selah—pause and meditate on this truth.
More Posts About God’s Character
A three-part series on God’s names and what they tell us about who He is is available HERE, HERE, and HERE.
Happy Sunday, Friends!
For a couple of years I wrote a blog entitled “Last home before heaven.” I truly do look forward to my last home IN heaven. Thank you for your encouraging post.
Sue P.
Hi Yvonne. I love the Sunday Posts. I live in a very godless state in Australia and my home has also now become my high tower and safe place with God. Angie
Living in such a gorgeous country without God is very sad. I pray this can change someday. May God bless you!
And God bless you too, Sue!
AMEN!What a blessing it was to open your email today..a great message of our eternal home waiting for us,thank you so much.Blessings,Esther
Good morning, Yvonne,
You are truly an inspiration in so many ways! I’m grateful to have met you at Haven. I felt a sisterhood with you without even drawing a ? in the sand. ?
I sure enjoy all your posts, but especially your Sunday posts.
This was a beautiful post Yvonne! I enjoy all of your posts and admire you, your faith and abilities a lot. You’re a wonderful writer as well as talented with decorating and homemaking, thank you!
Bless you, Celia! Thanks!
I always enjoy your Sunday posts. I had a moment this week when I was feeling kinda down and remembered a bible study where we learned that we can never be truly satisfied on this earth because it is not our forever home. We are always longing for heaven. It was such a pleasure meeting you at Haven!
What a beautiful image your words and photo have created for me to envision me running to my Shelter in a true crisis. Just at the right time God draws me to His Words to apply to my life. Throughout my days I often need a stronghold. Time and time again He shows me He is my strength and protection. I get afraid. But I do run to Him.
Thank you for including verses. I’ve memorized many but even so it is good to review them and put them into my heart for when I need them. I appreciate your hard work on my behalf. I don’t often tell you that!!
Great study, Yvonne. Love the way you used the analogy of being a home blogger, and the Lord/Heaven being our Forever Home. <3 Have a great week!
Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for sharing the spiritual aspect of our homes(shelters). It was really wonderful!
Our church holds a ladies seminar every fall and our theme this year is about God being our shelter in the time of storm.As I looked over your devotional and beautiful lighthouse picture I couldn’t help but think” Is there anything here we can incorporate into our seminar?
I love your Blog and all your beautiful pictures of your lovely home! God bless you! Vanessa
This was so wonderful! I am a Christian and did not know that when I signed up for this newsletter/blog recently to enhance my love for design, that there would be Christian content. What a blessing!
Caroline
Yvonne, I just shared this Masterpiece on my Facebook. When I think of you, I feel you get me! We just had six days of hosting grandkids; then the adults came for the weekend. We shared Wisconsin activiites: boogie boarding on Lake Michigan, canoeing, swimming, free parks, etc.. but this morning, I have my lists out improving our hospitality. We are in need of daybeds, etc to make sure everyone can get a good sleep. But my heart home for my soul is in God. Jesus! We could not get everyone to come to church with us. My duty is to set the example and pray! God bless you richly!
I feel blessed just to have somehow found your site.
I really am inspired by reading it and will certainly share with my bible study buddies.
Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Blessings
Diane
Thanks for sharing!
Interesting post. I believe in God, but have always had a difficult time with organized religion. So, for me, it’s a one on one with God and I’m comfortable with that. Thanks for the post.