In the time of trouble

In the time of trouble

"In the time of trouble— He shall hide me in His pavilion! " Psalm 27:5

The people of God are not exempt from trouble—but they have a refuge in it—the pavilion of God's love!

"He shall hide me," says the psalmist, "in His pavilion; in the secret of His tabernacle, He shall hide me."
Sheltered by the Lord—my most powerful enemies cannot injure me.
Concealed in His retreat—I shall elude the search of my most vigilant pursuers!

Christian, you have a hiding-place—when beset with your spiritual foes, or hotly pursued by temptations of the evil one. In the secret place of the Most High—you shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings shall you trust. His truth shall be your shield and buckler. In all times of tribulation, the Lord is near you. He is a very present help in times of trouble.

Pour out your burdened heart to Him, and tell Him all your grief. He will sustain and comfort you, and give you "beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness."

"When, overwhelmed with grief,
  My heart within me dies,
  Helpless and far from all relief,
  To You I lift my eyes.

"Within Your presence, Lord,
  Forever I'll abide,
  You are the tower of my defense,
  The refuge where I hide!"

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