Hiding Place

Hiding Place

ISAIAH 32

And a man shall be as a hidden place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

Isaiah 32:2 KJV

When reading this chapter I was drawn to this verse.  When you pull it apart it is talking about specific areas of protection.

First he talks about a hiding place from the wind. In Wisconsin we understand what a strong wind can do to those who do not seek shelter. In the colder months that wind is biting and can destroy flesh. When we think about this as a spiritual concept, are you being tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine? Ephesians 4:14 KJV

Next they mention a covert from the tempest.

Covert means hid, private, concealed. A tempest is a storm of extreme violence. We are to be hidden and protected from this extreme. He is our shelter and our defense.

As rivers of water in a dry place. Here he is talking about drought and thirst. Are you in a dry place in your walk? 

Do you feel depleted and empty? 

Do you feel far from the presence of God? 

Are you being drawn to Him?

But whoever drink of the water that I will give him shall never thirst;  but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.

John 4:14 KJV

Last he talks about the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

Are you fatigued and weary?

Come to me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:29 NIV

Isaiah 32 is talking about hard things I know that in myself I am defenseless against. I cannot deliver myself from the storm, drought, fatigue or confusion, yet I am encouraged because Jesus is the one who can and will deliver me. He is the “man” manifest in the flesh.

God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

1 Timothy 3:16

As I think about all the difficult times in my life. The really hard things I have endured, there is one constant. Jesus has never forsaken me. All I need to do is call out His name. Seek His presence. Read His word. Sing His praises. Pray. Then He is there, comforting me, encouraging me, correcting me. What ever I need He is there.

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your presence in the calm and in the storm. Father I pray that I would continue to remain hidden in you. Help me to rely on your strength and not my own. Speak your word to calm the winds and rain in the hearts of those who diligently seek you.

In Jesus name, Amen.