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Getaway – Your Place of Rest
Do you long to be secluded on a sandy shoreline?
Imagine warm sand between your toes while waves lap the beach. Heavenly sunshine seeps deep into your shoulders. Healthy food is prepared in a well-stocked refrigerator, teeming with fresh fruit and iced drinks. A stack of books, plenty of pens and journal paper are nearby. And, your camera is at the ready.
A restful getaway. Sound Idyllic?
It does to me. Even for just an hour…especially when life’s tumultuous waves won’t quit.
This quiet place of perfect provision is like what God provides in His presence. A Getaway – your place of rest.
Even for a moment you can experience His perfect calm, your needs met, and bask in His love and care, despite what is happening around you.
Scripture calls it our desired haven:
“They reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits’ end.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.”
Psalm 107:27-30 ESV
When life tosses us about like a boat in a storm, we need to know we can cry out to God and He hears us. As the saying goes:
He will either calm the storm or calm His child.
I love that!
The Hebrew words for desired haven give the idea of a city of delight or pleasure—a pleasant harbor.
When I think of a city like this in relation to what God provides, I think of a safe enclosure. Cities in ancient times were walled to protect from marauders and thieves. Inside, the city provided everything needed for life—food, an inner spring for fresh water, and safety for travelers. There was work and care, and healing for the wounded.
These are the images this passage from Psalm 107 evokes for me. Beautiful!
A Getaway – Your Place of Rest.
Jesus tells us, Come to Me and I will give you rest.
When we find our rest in the shadow of His wings, we shut out the clamor. Like an acoustic bubble blocking the noise around us. We discover His perfect place of rest, our desired haven.
No matter how high the waves peak today, He is our haven of rest.
His invitation is like the call of the seaside to me. I long for that getaway place. Do you?
True peace, perfect provision, and quiet rest are found in His presence. No sand required.
Do you need a getaway to rest with God today?
Tell me about a time you found your desired haven.
Jeanne
Listen to He Calms His Child
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Because I live in a desert, lush green trees and flowers always fill my soul with peace and wonder at God’s amazing creation.
I’m currently in Washington D.C. taking care of my daughter after she had surgery. When I look out of her apartment window, I see all the hustle pf a large city. But, nearby, there’s a quiet shady street lined with beautiful trees. I go walking on there every morning and it’s like I’m in my own private sanctuary with God. Starts my day out perfectly!
Perfect example, Sherry. It doesn’t matter where we find ourselves. We can discover peace in His presence
Hi Jeanne!
You’re talking my language when it comes to get-aways and retreats! The beach doesn’t do it for me, though–but I stop and gasp at landscape images of the English countryside and thatched roof cottages. I don’t expect I will ever get there this side of heaven, but I hope there is something akin to such glorious vistas when we see our Lord. And REST!
Joy!
Kathy
I knew we were kindred spirits, Kathryn!! Anytime you want to cross the pond to an English village, I am with you. They speak to my soul too! I am learning that rest is right where I am when I look in His face.
LOVE the new look and excited to read more!
Thank you, Shelley. So glad you stopped by.
Jeanne,
I love your first audio devotion. Well done! Your voice is lovely, and just as soothing as the truth you shared.
Lori, thank you for listening and giving your feedback. It feels great to have conquered this techie-hurdle. And, I hope it will offer another way to share.
I love the audio. Thank you, Jeanne.
Thanks, Yvonne. Something to think about after the new year.
I appreciate you listening and giving your thoughts. Hope you are feeling better.
Bravo, milady! Soothing words and voice to take in with my morning devotions. Sound quality was fine. There are some little tricks to cleaner consonants, but I didn’t hear anything that would take away from the message or ministry here. Be ye blessed as you continue!
Joy
Kathy
Thank you, Kathy. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your feedback.
Good job with the reading. I enjoyed the imagery of the seaside and the peacefulness it invokes.
Thank you, Sharron. I appreciate you giving your thoughts.