God’s Secret Place

Psalms 91:1

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

During The tragic days of World War II, a three-year old boy was awakened d by the terrific noise cause by an air raid.  His father quickly rushed into the room of his startled son.  In the darkness, the child could not see his father, but he could feel his presence and heard his voice.  “It’s all right Dad! You’re here. I’m not afraid.”

 

                     I.      IT IS A PLACE WHERE ONE MAY CLAIM THE PRESENCE OF GOD

A.     God’s presence gives assurance – (Romans 8:15-16)

B.     God’s presence dispels all fear – (Luke 12:32)

C.    God’s presence inspires hope – (Psalms 119:49)

 

                   II.      IT IS A PLACE WHERE ONE MAY DISCERN THE PURPOSE OF GOD.

A.     God’s purpose for the Lost – (Luke 19:10)

B.     God’s purpose for the Saved – (Ephesians 2:9-10)

C.    God’s purpose for the Church – (Matthew 28:19-20)

 

                  III.      IT IS A PLACE WHERE ONE MAY ENJOY THE PROTECTION OF GOD.

A.     A protection from those powers within – (Mark 7:23)

B.     A protection from those powers without – (John10:28-29)

C.    A protection from those powers beneath – (Romans 8:38-39)

 

CONCLUSION:

Missionary Harold Morris was engaged in a speaking tour in the United States when his “foreign field” was attacked and over run by the communists.  Upon the hearing of this saddening news, many suggested that he remain in the United States.  The veteran missionary stood before a large crowd in Little Rock, Arkansas and humbly said, “I must go back!  I would be much more safe under the bombs of the communists while in God’s will than I would be here in America out of God’s will.”  He had found God’s secret place!

 

We cannot hide from God; but we can hide in God!