The Shadow by Petra Pierre - Robertson

 


Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow...  (Psalm 63:7)


Your shadow hovers over me, reminding me you are very close

I remember observing the image of a cloud blocking the sun. The result was a dark shadow.  It reminded me of quote I read in one of my morning devotionals  “When things are darkest Lord, it is the darkness of your shadow hovering over me , reminding me You are very close…” (‘Songs From Heaven and Earth’ Marlee Alex, p10)


Shadows exist because of the presence of the sun

This imagery is encapsulated nicely in Psalm 91:1 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”  Of course that is only possible when one considers that the shadow exists because of the presence of the sun.  Therefore, when clouds of afflictions, burdens, persecutions, failed relationships and varied uncertainties, form, gather and hover, remember, the ensuing shadow represents the presence of the sun and not the power of the affliction.  Instead of believing that God has rejected you and turned his face away from you (Psalm 88), may your prayer instead be, Lord “hide me in the shadow of your wings…” Psalm 17:8.  Affirm as the Pslmist did,  “because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.” (Psalm 63:7)

Are things dark and uncertain right now?  Draw assurance from the fact that the shadow is indicative of the presence of the sun.  Clouds don’t last forever. They will shift or dissipate, and, “... unto you that fear (His) name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings..." (Malachi 4:2)


The Sun will arise!

Be Blessed!


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Comments

  1. Caffie25February 1, 2021 at 2:24 AM

    Indeed the sun must be there to provide a shadow. Such hope lies in that simplicity

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  2. Observer1February 1, 2021 at 2:45 AM

    This is truly amazing! Thank you for the reminder! This "shadow" theme was recently preached at church! It seem that this is what God's spirit wants us to understand! Thank you for the confirmation!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 1, 2021 at 3:12 AM

    This reading is a gentle reminder to me. Telling me that God is still with me. The sun won't hide forever. Thank you. šŸ˜Š

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    1. Petra Pierre - RobertsonFebruary 1, 2021 at 6:04 PM

      Yes. He is with you. The clouds won't last. The 'Son' would :-)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 1, 2021 at 3:26 AM

    Amen! God's constant presence with His children.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 1, 2021 at 3:34 AM

    Awesome reading. Simple but powerful. HaƱlelujah. (Jamila Nicholls)

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    1. Petra Pierre - RobertsonFebruary 1, 2021 at 6:08 PM

      So true! Indeed He uses simple lessons to teach profound truths!

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  6. GaleFebruary 1, 2021 at 4:03 AM

    So often we are afraid of shadows. The solution I guess is to "abide" in God regardless...Timely reminder.

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    1. Petra Pierre - RobertsonFebruary 1, 2021 at 6:09 PM

      Yes. Once we abide in God the shadow is indicative of his abiding presence!

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  7. DonniDFebruary 1, 2021 at 2:37 PM

    The sun presence in the sky is felt by all who stand in its rays.. same way too.. Gods presence is felt as we stand in His rays of righteousness

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  8. UnknownFebruary 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM

    Yes. Thanks for this reminder Sis!

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