The hiding place is a secret place, a private place or a place of refuge. It is a place we run to when we are hurting, overwhelmed or feeling faint. It is the place we run to when we are being mistreated or persecuted, when we are in great need or when we feel we just cannot take it anymore.
Some of us use ALCOHOL as our hiding place. Some use DRUGS and others TELEVISION or INTERNET. Some just depressed and pull the covers up over their head.
Even children do have their hiding places. When they get upset or afraid of something they go hiding behind the doors.
There are a lot of people out there hiding from a lot of things.
Dear friend, you may be leading a life marked with many upsets and disturbing domestic situations and might have taken refuge in your own secret hiding places of this world. But how long will you keep lurking in your hiding place? Have you ever given thought of coming out of this predicament?
The good news is that instead of looking to the world to hide us, God wants us to find our hiding place in HIM.
God has a secret place where we can dwell in peace & safety. The secret place is the place of rest in God, a place of peace and comfort in Him.
This secret place is a spiritual place where WORRY VANISHES & PEACE REIGNS. It is the place of God’s presence. When we spend time in praying and seeking God and dwelling in His presence, we are in His secret place.
When we have problems or in trouble, God wants us to take refuge in Him alone. He wants us to run to Him. He does not want us just to visit Him once in a while or run to Him when we feel overwhelmed; He wants us to dwell under the shadow of His wings, to abide there, to live there.
When we do that, we remain stable & fixed because no foe can withstand the power of the Almighty.
If we remain in that place, life is going to be more comfortable. Instead of worrying about our problems, we will be resting in God.
Where will you decide to hide ???
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