Our Hiding Place

Psalm 32:7

You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah.

2 Chronicles 18 tells the story of Ahab as he went into battle against the Arameans to take Ramoth-Gilead against God’s instruction. In an effort to hide himself from the enemy, he took off his kingly garments and disguised himself as a soldier. He convinced his partner in battle, King Jehoshaphat, to wear his kingly robe. At first, the enemy troops went after Jehoshaphat, but God drew them away from him. One enemy soldier drew his bow and aimlessly shot a random arrow into the air. This one, random, aimless, unintentional arrow hit Ahab in the chink of his armor, delivering a death wound. Hiding from God is never the answer to our dilemmas; on the contrary, hiding in God is our refuge.

Whether we have deliberately rebelled, made an error in judgment, or are the target of enemy attack, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to run to God. In repentance we turn back to God and receive forgiveness for sin, whether intentional or unintentional. If the enemy is trying to steal our peace, our joy, or our goods, running to God provides refuge. We can find a safe hiding place in Him, but there is no safe place outside of Him. Nothing is hidden from His sight, and we literally have no place to hide that He doesn’t already see. The quicker we make peace with Him, the safer we will be from enemy attack.

If something is troubling you today, seek refuge in God. He is your one true deliverer! Repent of anything that you see that has caused you to fall, and receive forgiveness. No one can protect you like He can, and no one can rectify any wrong like He can. He is your truly safe place, and He will grant you shouts of joy as He delivers you from your true enemy.

Have a blessed day!