Meeting On The Stairs!

Come, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of the Lord:  "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away from me, with all malice."  Ephesians 4:31

"O my dove, that are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice . . . "     Song of Solomon  2:14

     The Song of Solomon is a love story which typifies Christ and His Church.  The "dove" in verse 14 represents the saved soul made "blameless and harmless in Him"  (Philippians  2::15).  She is in a place of safety for she is hidden in Christ the Rock, "cleft" for her at Calavry.  The "secret" of the stairs has reference to the access and fellowship she may enjoy with Him in intimate, spiritual communion.  Standing face to face with her Beloved in prayer, she may tell Him all that is in her heart, knowing that He loves to hear her voice and will surely sympathize with her need!  Yes, there is joy, blessing, and victory in the "secret place" of intercession.

     Individuals who accomplish much for the Saviour are frequently found on their knees.  John Wesley, Samuel Rutherford, Martin Luther, David Brainerd, and many others - all shining lights for God - were devout Christians who often found time to ascend the golden stairs of prayer!

     A British soldier, caught creeping stealthily back to his quarters one night from a nearby woods, was taken before his commanding officer and charged with holding communications with the enemy.  He pleaded innocent and said that he had just gone in the woods to pray.  "Have you been in the habit of spending hours in private prayer?"  the officer growled.  "Yes, sir!"  "Then get down on your knees and pray now!"  his superior roared.  "Believe me, you've never needed it so much!"  Expecting court-martial and death, the soldier knelt and poured out his soul with an eloquence and a familiarity with the Saviour that showed the power of the Holy Spirit in his life.  When he had finished, the officer said simply,  "You may go, friend, I believe your story!  If you hadn't been often at drill, you wouldn't have done so well at review!"

     Beloved do not disappoint Him who is waiting to meet you "in the secret places of the stairs."

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