Since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:8-10
Our Safe Place
Have you ever heard of “doomsday preppers?” They are people who prepare for a catastrophic event, or the collapse of civilization by storing food and other supplies in a safe place just in case. It’s good to be prepared.
Judgement day, the day when Jesus will return, is sometimes referred to as doomsday. It will be a dreadful day for those who are unprepared. However, for those who are prepared it’s not a day of doom and gloom. Being prepared makes all the difference, but we cannot prepare ourselves for that day by stockpiling the right supplies. None of the earthly things we collect will save us on that day. None of the places or possessions where we seek comfort and safety in this life will shield us. So, how does one prepare?
Everyone who trusts in Jesus is already prepared. Jesus is our safe place. In him, we are sheltered from all that seeks to harm us spiritually. God has appointed a day of judgement, but in his incredible mercy he has not appointed us to suffer his wrath against sin. He appointed Jesus to suffer wrath for the sins of the world. Jesus was sent to suffer in our place and then to be victorious in our place by rising from the dead. Jesus supplies all we need. Through faith in him, we are spared from wrath and receive salvation.
Jesus is our safe place, and not just on the last day, but every day. Today you can find refuge in him and his salvation. You need not fear when the day will come. As long as you trust in him, Jesus is your safe place. He died for all, so that you may live eternally and safely with him. The one who is truly prepared is the one who finds refuge in Jesus, now and always.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may I daily seek refuge so that I may be kept safe until the day you return. Amen.
