As the Shadow of a Great Rock in a Weary Land…

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness,

And princes will rule with justice.

A man will be as a hiding place from the wind,

And a cover from the tempest,

As rivers of water in a dry place,

As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.—Isaiah 32:1-2

Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,

And righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

The work of righteousness will be peace,

And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation,

In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places,

Though hail comes down on the forest,

And the city is brought low in humiliation.—Isaiah 32:16-19

The historical context of this passage refers to Hezekiah and to other good kings who were the means of great blessings to kingdom of Judah as it declined. But Isaiah also speaks here of a time in the future…the 1000 year reign of Christ which will occur after the great tribulation, when the Messiah will rule in righteousness. Every person who enters this kingdom will be a believer. Every person who enters will be indwelt by the Spirit of God. Each one will be to the other as a cover from the tempest, as rivers of water in a dry place and as the shadow of a rock in a weary land.  This age will be marked by righteousness.  God’s people will dwell peacefully and securely.

Beloved…Today these words of Isaiah brought joy to my heart. I am in Christ. My future is secure.  Heaven awaits. Jesus has by His death on the cross imputed to me His righteousness.  Therefore, through Him I not only have peace with God, I also have the peace of God. Today, the Man, Jesus, is my hiding place from the wind, and my covering from the tempest. He is to me as rivers of water in a dry place and as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.  In Him, I live and move and have my being. In Him, I dwell securely. Nothing can separate me from His love. He is my peaceful habitation to which I can continually resort.