Hiding

Hiding

ISAIAH 2

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In that day people will throw away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold, which they made to worship. They will flee to caverns in the rocks and to the overhanging crags from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth.

Isaiah 2:20-21 NIV

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These types of verses can be hard to read. When talking about judgment from God it really can bring to light the things we try to hide. We see in this passage people fleeing from the presence of the Lord because they fear his righteous judgment. On that day, they realized the futility and wickedness of their idolatry and they try to hide them, bury them in the darkest of places.

I think for myself of the things that I idolize that are not of God. Things that take my time and attention from the one who deserves it most! Social media is a big one for me. I think I go to that space because I can numb my mind to the things God wants to do. Which is always better and more healthy for me. But because of my sin, I like to bury and hide myself in those dark places and not turn to the God of light for forgiveness. He already knows what I have done and he has already forgiven me. He wants me to forgive myself and repent. I can run, but I cannot hide from the presence of the Lord.

This reminds me of Simon Peter's first encounter with Jesus. He fell to his knees, pleading with the Lord to leave him because he was a wretched sinner. I think there are two reactions when we are caught in our sin: heartbreak or flight. For myself too many times my reaction is flight. I am working on learning to never run or concealing my sin. God already knows. My reaction must be one of a broken, contrite heart. Like that of David.

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Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not case me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.

Psalm 51:10-12

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I can never hide my sin from God, I can never hide myself from Him either.

Prayer: Father, when I look at your holiness and majesty in the light of the righteousness of Christ, and in the view of the cross, I am humbled and thankful, full of worship, repentance and hope. The question is not whether or not I will sin, it is my reaction to my sinfulness. Not your reaction. I confess that I am a sinner and in need or your grace, mercy and restoration. May I be humble forever, broken and contrite about my need for You every day. In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen.