The men of Israel hid themselves in caves, thickets, among the rocks, in cellars, and in cisterns. These are not random details — these are categories of Christian hiding places (1 Samuel 13:6).
Caves — Where Christians disconnect from others because they don’t like what’s being preached. They gather only with those who agree. They wrap themselves in layers of isolation.
Thickets — Where people hide behind their own thoughts. You’ve met them: “See me, I’ve decided there are three kinds of people…” They come up with theories. They think they’re wise, but they’re just hiding in thickets — bushes made of ideas that grew out of their heads.
Rocks — Where they say, “Keep your opinion, I’ll keep mine.” Hardened, immovable positions.
Cellars — Where there should be wine; the Spirit. But they’re empty. Or they’re full, and people just stay there, sipping. They won’t come out. They’re afraid of battle, but “drunk in the Spirit.”
Cisterns — Water from rain, not the wellspring of life. Study groups, discussions, study, study, study. But they’ve built a hiding place out of the Word, so they don’t have to act.
[Published on 08/07/2025]
