YOU HAVE A HIDING PLACE

SOLEMN WHISPER DEVOTIONAL

Tuesday, 9th June, 2020.

YOU HAVE A HIDING PLACE

(Psalm 94:22; 119:114)

MEMORY VERSE: "You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word." (Psa. 119:114).

There will be no need of a hiding place if there is no danger; it is danger that makes one look for a place of refuge. And so, without a predator, nothing falls Prey. Similarly, because of Satan, man's arch enemy, there is need to seek refuge in God.

Until one's security is guaranteed, they cannot enter their bedroom and sleep fearlessly. And only in God can we have such an uncompromisable security because He has promised, saying, "... do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isa. 41:10).

It is only the chick or baby bird that quickly runs under the mother's wing for refuge on sighting a hawk that is safe. We must all run to Jesus, the only security we need for survival and rescue. He will cover us with his feathers and shelter us under his wings, and his faithful promises will shield and protect us (Psa. 91:4).

If you're living a life without Jesus, it's a dangerous life you are living, because your adversary, the devil, is roaming about seeking who to devour. If he finds you careless, he'll take you carelessly. And if you expose yourself, he'll exploit you. The Psalmist understood this, and prayed, "keep me as the apple of your eyes, hide me under the shadow of your wings" (Psa. 17:8).

Finally, brethren, "he who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (Psa. 91:1). Therefore, lay aside every uncleanliness and stick to Jesus, the author of life. Come hide under the canopy of Christ, the only security you need.

PRAYER: Dear Father, help me not to leave my hiding place in you, in Jesus name. Amen.

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By Arigwe, Peter