Every time I read this passage, my soul sighs contently, a smile sweeps across my heart and joy leaps into my spirit. God is my secret place. He is the place I retreat to when life stings and things do not go as planned. He is the place I run to when I’m weary and feel as though I cannot go on. He is the place where I find comfort, healing and protection from the onslaught of pain, doubt and hopelessness.
God is my secret place.
The bible paints a spectacular picture of the Father. In this particular chapter, we get an intimate view of the Father’s character—of His unfailing love. Not only can we find rest in the shadow of the Almighty God, we can also find protection and provision. God is our refuge. According to the dictionary, refuge is defined as “a place that provides protection from danger or distress.” Feeling overwhelmed by parenthood, work responsibilities or life in general? God is your refuge. Run into His dwelling place with open arms and he will guard you from the cares of the world.
His faithfulness to tend to your wounds and your needs will be like an impenetrable force field. You will be guarded from the fowler’s snare and the deadly pestilence.
In other words, those traps that the adversary designed for you will be nullified and rendered ineffective. Those deadly things that the adversary orchestrated with you in mind, will be cancelled and rebuked. He will hide you under His feathers. You will be hidden in His bosom—snuggled closely to Him. You will not have to be afraid because the I AM is right there with you. If God be for you then none can stand against you!
This passage goes on to reveal that if we make the Lord our refuge and dwelling place then no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him…
What a powerful passage. Disaster will not come near you because the Host of Heaven will guard you and lift you up in your time of need! Jainists believe the right faith can produce the right things.