My furry little friends Waylon and Willy survived the fourth of July. They are terrified of fireworks. They are unnerved by any sharp sound, but particularly fireworks. All the sizzling, popping, and booming immediately sets them shivering and trying to get as close as possible to their master. If you remember earlier, Willy crossed the creek and had to be reprimanded. He was dealt with by some stern words and just a touch with “the stick.” That incident is behind us. Now we have a totally different issue. Due to the fireworks, these poor little fellas are beside themselves with fear and anxiety. For this, the master will take measures to bring safety and comfort to them. In preparation for the fourth, I put the large kennel in our house. I put a foam floor in it with a blanket and bowl of water. I got the little CD player and set it on repeat with some worship music. I have taught them the command to “kennel.” They know to go straight back to the back room and get in the kennel. So, when the popping started, I went out and opened the boys’ pen and told them to “kennel.” They quickly headed toward the house, but stayed close to me. They went right into the house as I opened the door and trotted to the place provided for them. I went in later to find them snoozing with the music going without a care in the world. I was happy to see them resting while the world around them was popping and going ballistic. Peter denied Jesus but later repented. Jesus assured him that He had prepared a place for him to be with Him forever. Jesus ministered to him to bring him into peace in this world, and into peace hereafter (John 13:36 – John 14:1-6). Jesus went back to heaven. Peter, with total allegiance to follow Jesus’ instruction, was filled with the Spirit. He became the leading minister to fearlessly reach thousands of people for Jesus. In fact, by the power of the Spirit of God, he preached to the very Jews who killed Jesus. He was instrumental in turning many of their hearts to believe in the Lord (Acts chapters one and two). We might have fallen and failed the Lord. That is not the end of the road. The Lord reaches out to us to free us from our sin. He will comfort us and instruct us to be filled with His Spirit, and He will use us mightily. He is the Master with a heart of love and a mind to fulfill the purpose of God in our lives. We can turn from our sins, faults, and failures. We can look to, obey, and cling to Him. By trusting Him alone, we come into His safe place. He has a safe place provided for you in the Spirit. Run to Him. Allow Him to fill you and love you, as only He can love you.
The Safe Place
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