In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund

Jesus is the king, the leader of God’s people whose throne truly will never come to an end. And if you trust in Christ, his fate belongs also to you. You will share in his resurrection, his glory, his rule.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

For us today, we see with the full light of day the length to which God was willing to go to ensure that we would never be truly alone, no matter our folly, no matter our stupidity. For Jesus endured Psalm 88. He really endured it. On our behalf.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

Throughout the Bible, God’s city represents a place of safety and refuge. Indeed, the city of God becomes one of the chief metaphors for salvation itself. “Glorious things” are not spoken of Zion simply because of architectural beauty or geographical location. Zion represents God himself, in all his mercy, offered to sinners. In him we take refuge.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

As you ponder your sinfulness, ponder his graciousness—a grace that ever outstrips even your sin.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

Are you feeling dead and dry? Pray Psalm 85. Meditate on it in the morning and in the evening. After all, God has proven that he will not let such a prayer go unanswered.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

God is above you, illumining—“a sun.” God is before you, protecting—“a shield.” God is for you, dignifying—he “bestows favor and honor.” God is with you, lavishing—“no good thing does he withhold.”

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

In Christ we are invincible, for Jesus was raised bodily, and we are now united to him by faith. Our future could not be brighter, whatever adversity washes over us in this fallen world.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

Having been delivered from the greatest bondage—spiritual bondage—we become delighted and privileged to care for those in a lesser but real bondage—physical and material bondage.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

When Christ came, he said he came to give life; he said he was the fountain of living water, the bread from heaven. You were made for him.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.

Do you feel forsaken, as if you keep disappointing God? Consider what God has done for you if you are in Christ. You are vitally connected to the life of heaven. Trust him. Enjoy him. Bear fruit. It is who you now are.

Dane Ortlund is the author of In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms.