panic room

Do you have a 'Panic-Room'? Do you know where one is? A Panic-Room is a safe-room. It is heavily fortified, and you are completely safe from all danger.

Did you know that rich people are investing in these rooms in their homes? They are looking to be protected from break-ins, robbers and killers. Frankly, they are the only ones who can afford to have one constructed in their home. 

Some years ago, there was a movie entitled, Panic Room. One day while a mother and her daughter were home, thieves broke into their lovely home, and they sought refuge within the panic-room. It was amazing to see the security it had. The robbers discovered that someone was still in the house and tried their best to drill and break into the room but couldn't. There were cameras inside the room where they could watch throughout the house where the thieves were.

"When my soul is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I" (Psalm 61:2). "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble" (Psalm 46:1). 

The above verses say it all, in my opinion. We have a 'Panic-Room'! There will come a time in everyone's life when it all becomes too much to handle, naturally speaking. Trials can be heavy upon us. Crisis situations arise that frighten us to no end. Many are sick with deadly disease trying to claim their life. It's horrific, the things Christians and people in general are experiencing. Everyone's looking for a Panic-Room!

We all need a safe room where no one can penetrate the walls of our mind and heart gripping it with fear. We need to feel safe from all harm, psychologically, physically, and emotionally.

What's inside God's panic room:
1. An impenetrable shield
2. A powerful force
3. Arms of comfort
4. Divine protection
5. A way of escape at the right time

There was only one dilemma in the movie, Panic Room. The woman's daughter was diabetic, if I'm correct. They ran into the room, forgetting her medication. The mother had to get out and retrieve the meds without the robbers catching her. Epic fail! While her daughter lay weak and limp in the panic room, the mother is faced with yet another challenge. The husband is looking for them and he gets caught in between the home invasion madness.

While the rich seek refuge in what their money can buy, they're investment cannot buy peace of mind. Essentially, they are more worried than the poor man who cannot afford such luxury. There is no price for peace of mind!

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and they are safe" (Proverbs 18:10). When you know the Lord, you have everything you need to face the awfulness of what life brings! He is our refuge! Calling on His name alone sends the power force we need to withstand anything coming against us. We don't need a physical room to hide in. We don't need steel walls with hidden cameras. We only need to place our full trust in the Lord God!

The moment life drops its weight on you, call on the name of the Lord! He will immediately take you into His panic room and shut the door! Inside with Him, you'll be calm. He'll minister to you and make sense of it all while providing what you need.

It's important that you know how to get into His panic room! The enemy is counting on you being so distracted by your circumstances that you fail to get to the safe room. Don't give into your fears. It's perfectly alright to be afraid, just don't give in to it. Don't let fear dictate what you do.
Call on the name of the Lord! He's a very present help in time of trouble!

If you are reading this and you do not know Christ as your savior, please settle that right now. 
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son (Jesus), that whosoever (anyone) believes in Him will not perish (die) but have everlasting life (Life beyond the grave, eternal life in heaven)" (John 3:16).  Right where you are, confess to God that you are a sinner and are in need of a savior. Ask Him to come into your heart and save you from your sins. Sincerely believe, meaning it with all your heart, and He will save you and begin His wonderful transformation in your life!

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