You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114 (ESV)
I remember playing hide-and-seek as a child. My clearest memories of this popular children's game are from my grandparents' home in Lockwood, MO. They had a two-story house with many nooks and crannies. Being on the smallish side, I was able to squeeze into spaces too small for many participants- underneath the kitchen sink, the clothes hamper, etc.
In addition to being out of sight, one had to be silent as well. I can remember being so quiet I could not only hear the seeker walking by, but could even hear myself breathe.
For Christians, God is our hiding place. In at least eight different places in the Psalms, David refers to God as his hiding place.
God desires us to come to Him for shelter. Small, scared, tired. He desires our silence. Our solitude. He is that nook, that cranny. He can be my clothes hamper. A place to let the seekers of the world walk on by as I rest quietly listening to the Holy Spirit quieten my mind and heart. Quiet. Peaceful. Restful.
The requirements of the world are endless. The noise relentless. The obligations legion. Learn to escape in God's love and protection. Seek Him for silence and rest. He is our hiding place.
No comments:
Post a Comment