The Everlasting Arms

Moses had led God's people from Egypt through the wilderness to the entrance into the promised land.  His mission was at an end. The man whose "eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated" (Deuteronomy 34:7) was ready to be received into that eternal abode with God.  The man who had constantly charged God's people now gave them a parting charge.  "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them."  Deuteronomy 33:27.  After crossing over the Jordan River into the land of promise, these people would continue to face adversity.  God would provide for them a refuge.  We live in difficult and trying times; we face adversity and confusion; we must battle against evil and temptation; we need a refuge.  We need a place where the storm cannot harm us.  We need a companion who will not leave us. We need a hope that will continue to burn brightly.  God provides a refuge.  The "everlasting arms" will not fail nor falter. The "everlasting arms" will not weaken.  Throughout all of time, the refuge remains.  Rejoice, ye people of God.