I’ve been thinking about 2 Timothy 4:18: The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I love dwelling on the idea of God’s sure rescue, His plan for our safety, and all the things He’s doing that involve our protection, even when we can’t discern it.
For example, I discovered something wonderful yesterday. In the early evening, I love watching all the rabbits. One rabbit loves our backyard and eats all the weeds while never disturbing anything else. This rabbit never burrows under the vegetable garden fence and never tries to munch my young peach tree. So she’s a blessing to the garden. Well, I see her making a nest in the middle of the backyard, right in plain sight! She’s arranging the grasses, digging to make the perfect nest, and packing a hole with soft fur.
I learn two things about rabbits: 1) They pick a nesting sight that’s often right in the center of everyone’s view because this will keep away predators who won’t come into the middle of the lawn. 2) They only return to the bunnies twice a day to feed so they don’t attract predators or give away the nest location.
From my perspective, this all looks unsafe, strange, and quite abandoned.
But from nature’s view, it’s smart, helpful, protective, and caring. It’s the way to ensure life. I’m learning that God might build a season in our lives that seems like we’ve been abandoned, that we’re somehow exposed in plain sight to the enemy, that He’s not coming around enough with gentle care. But what if what’s happening is all part of the rescue plan? What if what He’s doing involves our greatest hope of really living?
I’m excited to see the bunnies hop out on their own in a few weeks.