Moment With The Master
“My Rock, My Refuge”
Categories: Moment With The MasterA man will be as a hiding place from the wind, And a cover from the tempest, As rivers of water in a dry place, As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” (Isaiah 32:2)
Just who is this man of whom Isaiah speaks? It must be messianic for there is only one man who can fully provide all that is mentioned in this verse. There was never but one man, Jesus Christ, who could be to all others what is predicated here. Consider the wonderful qualities of Jesus here mentioned.
Jesus wants to be our hiding place from the wind and a cover from the tempest. When the winds of affliction blow, we can hide in Jesus. In times of natural grief, or when the enemy threatens, he offers to be our shelter. He enlightens our mind, can change our spirit, and can be our confidant. We can lean upon Him and trust in Him.
Jesus wants to be our river of water in a dry place. A river gives refreshment. It is a source of life in a desert land. In the wilderness of life, any refreshment that we enjoy comes from Christ. He is a "fountain of water springing up into everlasting life." (John 4:14)
Jesus wants to be our “shadow of a great rock in a weary land”. This is an Eastern picture of shade. The “weary land” is a picture of pilgrims passing through the scorching heat and blinding sun of life. God’s people have a rock that follows them and provides shade at any time. Its shadow of the cross offers forgiveness. Its shadow of brethren provides sympathy. Its shadow of hope provides comfort.
“Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee!”
By George Slover
