It was during a time of great religious persecution, when the Christians were being hunted and put to death. A godly Christian preacher was fleeing before his enemies, who were seeking his life. God used one of His tiny creatures to protect His loved servant.
Trying to escape, the Christian man entered an empty house. At the back of the house was a big oven into which he climbed and hid himself.
Soon after he climbed in, a spider spun its web across the mouth of the oven. Soon his pursuers appeared and were searching the house. They passed hastily by the oven, without stopping to look in. Inside the fugitive could hear their conversation: “He can’t be in there,” said one. “Look at that spider’s web.” So they passed on.
A little later, the Christian crept from his hiding place, thanking God for preserving him.
There is a power in this world which is above all the power of men and Satan. It is the power of God. But God is holy and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. We are all sinners. To be saved we must be cleansed from our sins. God has provided a way of salvation, a hiding place from coming judgment. That is, through the death of His dear Son, who died to put away sin. All who trust Him as their Saviour by faith, are safe forever in Christ.
Do not delay. Seek the refuge that God has provided at once, lest that judgment overtake you and you perish. May you be able to say, “The Lord is my hiding place.”
ML 07/14/1968