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NARRATION:
Hear now the word of Scripture.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that
whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3:16 NIV*)
This promise declares a sanctuary of grace over the people of God. It is
in this fortress of faith we find the eternal security that brings a peace
that passes all understanding. The prophet Samuel declared his
confidence in the living God, proclaiming:
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; God is my rock, and
my refuge. God is my shield and the horn of
my salvation. He is my
stronghold,
my refuge and my Savior. From the evil of violence You save
me." (2 Samuel 22:2-3, NIV* paraphrased)
In Jesus of Nazareth, this scripture became available to all people. Jesus
became the Rock in a weary land. His ministry brought hope to the
weary, and healing to the wounded. He became the sanctuary for the
wanderer and a home for the wayfarer. Jesus became the sinner's hiding
place and a shelter in the time of storm.
SANCTUARY - SATB
* Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®
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