You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence
From the plots of man;
Psalm 31:20 (NKJV)
Thought for Today: Tommy had been sick all night. It was an important time of year in school when he would take his tenth-grade exams. He really did not want to miss school, yet knew that he was too sick to do well on the exams. His mom and dad went to work that day leaving Tommy to care for himself. He dozed off for a while and awoke to the sound of glass breaking and footsteps in the house. When his family had moved into this house, they had shown Tommy a secret room off of his bathroom and told him to hide there should there ever be trouble. He grabbed his mobile phone and headed for the secret room, locking himself inside. A few minutes later, he heard the footsteps of two men, looking for anything of value and, likely, for anyone home. Thinking it was a closet, they pulled on the door to the secret room, but it would not open. They moved on to other parts of the house.
What kind of difficulty are you facing today? Perhaps the darkness you face is inside of you, depression, anxiety, and self-doubt. Maybe you are facing circumstances beyond your control, the loss of a job, the loss of a family member, or health issues. Whether internal or external difficulties, there is no hole too deep for God to reach down into and provide peace, comfort, and shelter. Our Lord cares so much for each of us, those who have called upon His name to be saved. He will shelter you when the storms of life come upon you.
Tommy was able to call the police while in the secret room. The intruders were caught and Tommy was able to come out of the closet safely. Lucky for him, the secret room spared him from intruders whose only intent was to steal and harm. The Lord's shelter in His presence is a lot like that secret room. A safe haven, where all the evil plots of men and the circumstances of life cannot prevail over us. Will you trust our Lord today to provide shelter in His presence? Will you surrender all of your burdens to Him and let Him care for you, shelter you and provide for you?
Heavenly Father, this day may You provide shelter under the shadow of Your wings for those who love You. May we feel the peace that comes from knowing that You, our loving Heavenly Father, cares for us and protects us in all situations. In the name of Jesus, amen.
