‘Hiddenness turns dutiful workers into lovers of God.’ – Sara Hagerty

Sometimes the line can feel thin and blurry.

The line between working as unto the Lord (Col 3:23) and working to earn, prove and justify our existence.

But when we hide ourselves in His shadow, our frantic labor turns to the work of worship: ‘My refuge and my fortress, My God in whom I trust’ (Ps 91:1-2). When we hide ourselves in His shadow, we see that we have nothing to offer that He did not first provide (1 Cor 4:7). When we hide in His shadow we see it has always been grace, never works which saved us (Eph 2:8-9).

So we cease from striving (Ps 46:10, NASB) and choose the good portion (Lk 10:42). We rest in the reality of His completed work (Jn 18:30).

Lord Jesus, help us choose the good portion today. We want to be with You, not merely working for You. We want to know You as fully as You know us. Remind us that You have completed the work of salvation. We have nothing to earn, and nothing to prove. Help us rest in who You are, and what You have accomplished. We love You, in Your name, amen.

In hiddenness,