#414: "Refuge" by Skillet

We like choices, but God is an exclusive God. He demands our exclusive worship. More than that, he ALONE is our refuge -- all others are lacking. Both Scripture and Skillet's song "Refuge" remind us of this fact. <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content.png"> <img class="wp-image-8306" src= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-1024x576.png" alt="" /></a></figure> </div> <p>Let's link our song to a psalm to meditate on God's Word.</p> <p>In this episode, I discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: <ul> <li>Consider the historical background</li> <li>Start with God</li> <li>Ask questions</li> <li>Make a list</li> </ul> </li> <li>The 30 Day Music Challenge - <a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/30daychallenge">ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE</a></li> <li>Behind the song "Refuge" by Skillet - <a href= "https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=3432" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Behind the Song With Kevin Davis</a></li> <li>Behind the track "Refuge" by Skillet - a message from Jon Cooper - <a href="https://youtu.be/eWUziHQGSJI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube Video</a></li> <li>Exploring Psalm 46 on a previous episode - <a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/podcast-233-psalm-46-by-shane-shane/" data-type="post" data-id="3726">Episode 233</a></li> <li>How ten psalms talk about God being our refuge, but we chose to focus on Psalm 62</li> <li>Looking up the word "refuge" in the dictionary and thesaurus</li> <li>God ALONE is our refuge - Psalm 62:1-2</li> <li>Making observations about David's enemies - Psalm 62:3-4</li> <li>Recognizing we have an enemy, too - 1 Peter 5:8</li> <li>Comparing and contrasting verses 1 & 2 with 5 & 6 - Psalm 62:1-2, 5-6</li> <li>Declaring truth AND praying for it at the same time</li> <li>How a city AND a