Psalm 32:7 (NKJV) You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah COMMENTARY PEARL Out West an old sheepherder had a violin, but it was out of tune. He had no way of tuning it, so in desperation he wrote to one of the radio stations and asked them at a certain hour on a certain day to strike the tone "A." The officials of the station decided they would accommodate the old fellow, and on that particular day the true tone of "A" was broadcast. His fiddle was thus tuned, and once more his cabin echoed with joyful music. When we live apart from God, our lives get out of tune - out of harmony with others and with God. But if we live in tune with the Master, we, too, will find ourselves surrounded by His beautiful music. As this new year begins, ask God to help you tune your life every day to His Word, so you can bring harmony and joy to those around you. [Hope for Each Day by Billy Graham] COMMENTARY Each year in Oklahoma, we average more than fifty tornados, typically resulting in multiple fatalities. As you would imagine, we're trained and prepared for the kind of severe weather that often produces those twisters. We conduct drills regularly - in our homes, schools, businesses, even churches. If you live here, you learn quickly how to look for a safe place and take shelter. Our lives often feel just as unpredictable and dangerous. Our circumstances can change overnight, relationships fracture and break, and unimaginable obstacles crash into us. If only it were as easy as looking for a storm shelter like the ones we have in Oklahoma. Where do you go when you're overwhelmed, weary, anxious, afraid, and unsettled? What's the first thing you do when you see trouble headed your way? God is our shield and protector, our rock and our shelter. No matter what calamity, natural disaster, personal crisis, or devastating loss we face, we can run to him. When you pray and spend time alone with him, you create a safe place where you can always return. Because we live in a sinful, fallen world, you can be sure that you will face trials, temptations, and tragedies. But God will always be your hiding place. The winds of change and attacks of the Enemy cannot harm you there in his arms. He wants to hold you close and remind you of his power, strength, and sovereignty. Let him. Lord, thank you for being my rock, my hiding place. I am so grateful for having a safe place in your arms. When storms come my way, I will run to you. [Daily Power by Craig Groeschel] LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC Revelation 3:20 - KEY TO HAPPINESS. http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210531-1044.html YOUR COMMENTS If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or testimony on this passage of Scripture, either personal or otherwise, I would be interested in hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred Gibbs LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT Most Important Decision in Life: http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: https://stepstopeace.org/ Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782 Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ Amazing Facts Bible Studies: http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study Guides: https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/ LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/ Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657 Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE