Jeremiah 36:26
“He just plowed ahead and ordered Prince Jerahameel, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Jeremiah the prophet and his secretary Baruch. But GOD had hidden them away.”
“Then the king commanded his son Jerahmeel, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. But the LORD had hidden them.”
Our all-powerful God is able to hide his people in plain sight. It is good to know but we must be careful not to count it as a promise. God’s purpose may or may not be to hide us in time of trouble. As his followers we must be ready for any outcome, trusting our Lord Jesus is walking beside and knows the way through any trauma. The important thing is not that our self-interest be assuaged, but that God’s purpose goes forward. He, not we, is the center.
Lord, I’m certain in times of trouble such as Baruch and Jeremiah endured you can hide me too. Make my faith strong enough that in those times I desire not my own protection, but your will. I want this above all things. It is the only thing that can restore all and make everything right. Let your will be done in my life!