September 06, 2026 | Dave McGinley
Passage: The Psalms
The Scriptures show there are healthy and unhealthy ways to hide
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7
“The Christian life itself is not about solving “why” questions but discovering a “who” inside a “what”” - Andrew Root – Evangelism in an Age
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.” Psalm 32:1-2
But God is more concerned about us turning toward Him than us turning away from Him.
“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.” Psalm 32:3-4
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.” Psalm 32:5-6
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7
”I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8
“Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” Psalm 32:9
“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!” Psalm 32:10-11
Series Information
There is a kind of hiding that leads to shame, isolation, and distance from God and others. And then there is a kind of hiding that brings protection, wholeness, and peace. The central message here is not just about avoiding sin but about understanding who we are hiding in. Our God is not a distant judge waiting to condemn but a loving presence who counsels us with a caring eye. This is an invitation for us to examine where we are hiding and whether the place we have chosen is truly safe.
