Hiding places are fascinating. You can visit historical places where criminals have hidden from the law and places where innocent people have hidden from criminals. Hiding places have been created underground, behind walls, inside vehicles, and on islands. They've been used by Corrie Ten Boom, Anne Frank, Butch Cassidy, and Blackbeard. Some hiding places are large. Others have barely enough room for one person to carefully fold himself in. A priest spent four days in a cramped hole with no food, water, or sleep as soldiers watched and waited for him to come out.
Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word. Thus speaks David in Psalm 119:114. What a source of comfort we have at our disposal! When we are hidden in God, we need not worry that His hiding place will be breached. Although our hearts may sometimes tremble in fear, we can always trust the One who has hidden us.
Our hiding spot may not always feel comfortable to the flesh, but it is safe. There, our longing for security is filled, even as we do without things that have been important to us in times past. We learn to be quiet and listen to the gentle voice of our Refuge. When we feel alone, there is a Comforter. We feed on the mercy and love of the One who hides us.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalms 91:1) In spite of the beauty of the offer of security, it's not fun to go into hiding. Yet as we learn to venture deeper into His hiding place by recognizing His beauty around us, admiring the gifts He has provided, and gaining a deeper understanding of salvation, we also learn to find joy.
In the midst of fear, we find ourselves drawing deeper into this place of refuge. Our hearts turn more toward our Creator and the safety He provides. In submission to His will we find it is still possible to hear His voice and hold His hand, no matter what terrors prevail about us. Do not wait! His welcome is ready, His arms open. There is room for all to hide within His love.
Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word. Thus speaks David in Psalm 119:114. What a source of comfort we have at our disposal! When we are hidden in God, we need not worry that His hiding place will be breached. Although our hearts may sometimes tremble in fear, we can always trust the One who has hidden us.
Our hiding spot may not always feel comfortable to the flesh, but it is safe. There, our longing for security is filled, even as we do without things that have been important to us in times past. We learn to be quiet and listen to the gentle voice of our Refuge. When we feel alone, there is a Comforter. We feed on the mercy and love of the One who hides us.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalms 91:1) In spite of the beauty of the offer of security, it's not fun to go into hiding. Yet as we learn to venture deeper into His hiding place by recognizing His beauty around us, admiring the gifts He has provided, and gaining a deeper understanding of salvation, we also learn to find joy.
In the midst of fear, we find ourselves drawing deeper into this place of refuge. Our hearts turn more toward our Creator and the safety He provides. In submission to His will we find it is still possible to hear His voice and hold His hand, no matter what terrors prevail about us. Do not wait! His welcome is ready, His arms open. There is room for all to hide within His love.
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