12 Scripture Reminders that the Lord is Our Refuge

Do you need a reminder today that the Lord is our refuge? Not only is the Lord our refuge, but He is our source of strength, joy, and peace. God’s word is full of promises we can cling to. Even when it seems like things are falling apart — we have this hope — it’s a peace that the world can’t understand! Let the Word of God encourage you today!

12 Verses About the Lord Being Our Refuge

1. His Word is true

“Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” – Proverbs 30:5

2. He has overcome the world

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

3. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed

“But the LORD sits enthroned forever; He has established His throne for justice, and He judges the world with righteousness; He judges the peoples with uprightness. The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Sing praises to the LORD, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples His deeds!.” – Psalm 9:7-11

4. He strengthens us

“But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

5. The Lord is with us in times of trouble

“The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked because they take refuge in Him.” – Psalm 37:39-40

6. Because of Him, we have nothing to fear

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm 46:1-3

7. He is our refuge and fortress

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2

8. His name is a strong tower

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10

9. He knows us

“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in him.” – Nahum 1:7

10. The Lord is our shepherd

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” – Psalm 23:1-6

11. He is our defender

“For You have been a defense for the helpless, a defense for the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless is like a rainstorm against a wall.” – Isaiah 25:4

12. He is our protector

“My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence.” – II Samuel 22:3