Trust

In a place of trust, we gradually unpeel our gripping fingers of unbelief and allow another person to see our vulnerability. Only those who gently pry away the fingers are allowed in this place. I met a total stranger yesterday after church. I was sitting with my husband waiting for our son. This vibrant woman about my age was overloaded with the CDs of sermons from the Jewish man who had spoken previously. She began talking about her passion for Jewish people to recognize their Messiah. The Lord orchestrated our chance meeting. She spoke truths without my mouth opening. She shared deep things of God that filled my tank. Her infectious energy for American freedom, personal freedom, and godly freedom was supernaturally planned. There was a kindred spirit that I had been searching to find. She sat down and joined me spiritually as though it were eternity and there was no such thing as time. Thank you, Lord, for an obedient heart who gave willingly.

A Safe Place

Safe usually refers to physical protection. It can be protection from storms, harm, or evil. A safe is a place where one usually puts their valuables and no one can steal them. Emotionally, it is much more difficult to find that place. The valuables of our heart cry out for a box where there is no harm. Some people have friends who are there and are not judgmental. They accept you as you are. You can say anything, even if it is rambling to them. People pay money for counselors to be that safe place. Counselors are trained, and confidences are safe.

Right now, the only safe place is in the arms of Jesus. In that place He knows all. He holds us and allows the pain and tears to flow. Humans care, but are clouded by their own perceptions. Judgment belongs to God, but people wield the sword thinking they are capable of dividing truth well. John Piper's book, Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, has a chapter, Waiting for the Morning in the Night of Weeping. It is in allowing the pain and not masking it for humanity, that we find a quiet respite of peace and safety. Only in the pain and through our tears do we see our Protector and Shepherd, and feel secure.