A Secret Place
As we approach the end of earth’s history, we see the impending time of trouble. And we need not be afraid. The Lord is with those who are close to Him. It is just a question of “Are we close to Him?” If we think we are, how close are we? Are we putting Him first thing we do before our everyday? Is He the last one we talk to before our retirement in the evening?
The story and psalms of King David (a man after God’s Own Heart) is a good example. He was not perfect but the Lord acknowledged his imperfection. How can we become acceptable in the eyes of God?
Psalm 27:5
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
John 15:1-8
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
Galatians 5:22,23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.