Author Darlene J. Conard

I awoke on Saturday morning feeling refreshed, as if the night had washed away my fatigue. The warm sunlight streamed through the window, casting a gentle glow in my room. I experienced a deep sense of peace and comfort as God lovingly ministered to me in my dreams. Hope bubbled within me, ignited by the unmistakable presence of the Lord, filling the air with a joy that promised a beautiful future.

God concealed Moses within the rock’s crevice for a specific purpose. He was filled with yearning, imploring the one who revealed Himself as a burning bush. “I pray, reveal to me your glory.” This is Moses directly addressing God, craving a deeper understanding of His divine essence. It’s a brief yet profound request—an earnest appeal for the unveiling of God’s majesty.

In the subsequent verses, God replies by vowing to allow His goodness to pass before Moses, but clarifies that no one can behold His complete glory and survive. Instead, Moses is protected in the rock’s cleft, experiencing God’s presence in a manner that is both awe-inspiring and safeguarding. (Exodus 33:18-23)

In that place, Moses encountered a transformative experience that would change the course of his life forever, just as Elijah did.  (1 Kings 19:9-16) The air was thick with anticipation, and both men felt the weight of their divine encounters deeply reshaping their purposes and destinies.

There is power in secret places, when it seems we are alone; everything is chaotic. The greatest place to be is in the cleft of the Rock. It is in such places that prophetic words echo. A voice reverberates in a cave because sound waves reflect off the solid rock walls and ceilings, returning to the listener. The dimensions, form, and composition of the cave enhance and extend these reflections, producing the well-known echo effect. Always remember that our actions and words ultimately shape our future. The intentions we nurture and the thoughts we express, especially in the quiet corners of our hearts, will eventually resonate back to us. It’s a reminder that what we sow in the secret place—whether it’s kindness, love, or negativity—will return to us in some form. So, let us be mindful of what we sow, for it will define the harvest we reap.

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” — Matthew 6:6 KJV.

“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”— Isaiah 45:3 KJV.

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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