“Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge…. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.” Psalm 61:2-4

Some type of shelter is going to be one of your most basic needs while on a wilderness backpacking trip. You’ll be thankful for your sturdy camping tent through the nights. And no matter how small it is, you’ll be immensely grateful for it when a surprise thunderstorm rolls in or when you need a respite from pesky mosquitos.

Ultimately, God is our protecting shelter. If you have done any tent camping, you know that a little canvas structure will not defend against every element or danger. But God will! He is more than a tent around us. David says in Psalm 61 that He is the rock that is higher than we are. What is more solid than that? David also gives us the image of wings safely enveloping us. What could be more comforting? We may think that other relationships, places, or things will give us this kind of security, but they will surely disappoint.

The idea of being safe in a tent is a bit like being “in Christ.” While it doesn’t mean that we are literally inside Christ, we are united to Him, redeemed because of Jesus!

Insight: Are you “in Christ,” having believed in and trusted Him for salvation? Stay close to Him, your rock and your refuge.