God’s people have always had enemies: the snake in the garden; the Egyptians who enslaved them; the Philistines, like Goliath, who fought them; the Assyrians and Babylonians who captured them; the Persians, like Haman, who wanted them completely destroyed. But those enemies are no match for God. Don’t fight against God; you’ll lose. But if you take refuge in God, you can be safe—all because of Jesus.

God’s enemies hated Jesus too. He was rejected by the world. Even his own people shouted, “Crucify him, crucify him!” (John 19:6). And the Roman soldiers did just that. But those enemies were no match for God. Just the opposite. Jesus’s death was part of God’s plan to save his people once and for all. After three days he rose from the dead and defeated our greatest enemies: sin, death, and the snake! That’s why we can be safe if we take refuge in God. But Jesus’s victory when he rose paved the way for a final victory, which will come on the final day. And when is that day? When Jesus comes to judge all who reject him and save those who take refuge in him. So run to Jesus and find your refuge in him!