"Safe Place"

"Safe Place"

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" Psalm 91:1

I don't have to tell you that the world is full of chaos- violence, riots, killing, hatred, threats of destruction and death. There are becoming less and less places of safety.  Cities are becoming war zones.  Even our churches and homes are under threats of danger and violence. The fact is that as we see the end of time drawing closer and closer places of safety will continue to disappear.     

My purpose this morning is not to paint a picture of fear, but instead, I want to encourage you that while fearful things are happening, there is a place of peace and safety that still exist.  That place is in the presence of God.  He is a safe place of refuge for His people.  He has a secret place-- under His shadow-- where the enemies can't find us.  In that place we will find peace, strength, hope and help.  While all hell is raging around you, you can have complete and total peace if you are abiding in the presence of the Lord. 

The disciples were in a storm that threatened to destroy them.  They were afraid.  They were in despair.  They felt hopeless.  Jesus was in the same boat, but He was asleep.  Why?  Because Jesus wasn't just "in the boat", He was in the presence of His Father.  He knew His Father was with Him.  He found that secret place.  Therefore, when chaos was beating upon the boat, when hell was raging and trying to destroy Him, He was at peace.  

If you are feeling afraid, anxious and hopeless by what you see happening around you then it is time for you to run and retreat to that secret/hidden place in God.  How?  By simply drawing near to Him.  You do that by prayer, calling upon His Name, and by praise.  As you do, He also draws near to you and will take you into that place called His presence.  There you will find peace, comfort and strength.  As you abide in that place, things can continue to rage around you, but you will have a peace that passes understand and that peace will sustain you and get you through anything else that is happening.

Have a great day.  When chaos is raging around you, there is still a safe place where you can find peace.  It's called the Presence of God.