The Protection Of Prayer
"Our Hiding Place"
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets,
and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would
I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth
her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!"
- Matthew 23:37 & Luke 13:34
Jesus spoke to the disciples about abiding in Him. He spoke to Israel
and wept over her because she WOULD NOT nestle herself under his
protective, caring wing. Restlessness will keep us from staying in
the protective care of our Heavenly Father's strong wings. It is like
choosing to take refuge under an umbrella, on a rock, in a rock, in a
pavilion, in a fortified building, in a secret cave.
The winds of adversity, the attacks of the others and the firey darts
of the wicked one will come our way. In what we nestle for comfort
and protection says where our hearts really are. We need to learn
the nestling instinct by secret time or prayer, or in times of trouble
His wing will be an unfamiliar place.
Observe the Scripture's use of synonyms for God's protective place of
secret prayer. There is strength and safety abiding in Him. Study
these Scriptures, there are many more. The first number you see
indicates the Hebrew word, according to Strongs numbering system, that
is being translated.
Strongs Numbering of Hebrew Words
(06738) Shadow of thy Wings - shade - Ps 17:8/ 36:7/57:1/61:4/63:7
(04869) Refuge from floods - high place - Psalm 9:9 / 14:6/ 46:7,11
(04268) Refuge from rain - shelter - Psalm 42:1 / 61:3
(05521) Pavilion - royal canopy - Ps 27:5/ 31:20
(04686) Fortress - stronghold, fort - Ps 18:2/ 31:3/ 71:3/ 144:2
(05553) Rock - crag,cliff - Ps 18:2/ 31:3/ 40:2/ 42:9/ 71:3
(06697) Rock - strength - Ps 18:31,46/ 27:5/ 28:1/ 31:2/ 62:2,6-7
(05643) Hiding Place - shelter, secret place - Ps 32:71 / 119:114
(04583) Strong Habitation - lair, refuge - Ps. 71:3
(04020) High Tower - castle, elevated stage - Ps 61:3 / 144:2
Psalm 91 is God's protective passage.
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my
refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall
deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome
pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings
shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
After you have studied these words think of hymns and songs that refer
to God by these titles. Make these prayer songs to use when you come
into your secret place of prayer.
Hymn: O Worship The King
"Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days.
pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise."
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