In Part 3 of the Shepherd King David Series, Pastor Dan Harrison shares a powerful message titled “Refuge” from Psalm 16:1–11. On Pentecost Sunday and Memorial Day weekend, this message explores the Hebrew word ḥāsāh — “to take refuge” — and how David repeatedly turned to God as his place of safety, protection, and peace during some of the darkest seasons of his life.

After defeating Goliath, David did not immediately step into the throne room. Instead, he spent years fleeing from Saul, living in caves, hiding in foreign lands, and enduring fear, betrayal, uncertainty, and constant danger. Yet throughout the Psalms, David continually declared: “In You I take refuge.”

Pastor Dan unpacks how refuge in God is more than believing in Him once — it is making Him our first response in every season of life. While many people turn to distractions, addictions, entertainment, or temporary comforts to escape pain, David teaches us to run toward God instead of away from Him.

This message also connects David’s suffering and worship to Pentecost in Acts 2, where Peter quotes Psalm 16 while preaching the resurrection of Jesus. David’s pain, faithfulness, and trust in God became part of a much bigger story that would impact generations to come.

If you are walking through fear, grief, anxiety, uncertainty, trauma, or exhaustion, this message is a reminder that God can be your refuge even in the middle of the storm. He is the fortress that does not fail, the shelter that holds firm, and the promise that remains true when everything else feels unstable.

Lean in to today’s message and ask God to speak to your heart through Pastor Dan’s teaching. Today’s takeaway: when life becomes overwhelming, don’t run first to distraction, fear, or escape — run to God. Let Him become your refuge, your peace, and your place of security.

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