God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - Psalms 46:1

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In Star Trek, "cloaking devices" were first introduced and used by the Romulans in the original series. The device was only referred to as "a practical invisibility screen." In later episodes the Klingons used this stealth technology to stand invisible to their enemies in their "bird of prey" from which to launch surprise attacks on their enemies.

God seems to use a cloaking device of His own for His own reasons. Sometimes He conceals himself from our hearts, eyes and ears. In those times we are often tempted to think He is not their.

Though not stated in this passage of Isaiah the thought certainly is implied that God, who is all knowing and all powerful, is also ever present. That seems to be evident in the extended passage of Isaiah 40 to 41: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) It does not do us much good, nor bring us much comfort in the time of trouble to simply believe God is present, though cloaked for the moment. What comforts is the promise of why He is there all the time and that is to help us.

Tied to this truth of God's character is the encouragement of our Heavenly Father to wait on Him. He is not far from us. He is not absent without leave. He is not slumbering or sleeping. He is not inattentive. He has not forgotten. He has not abandoned us or left us orphans. Though He is ever-present, He is not always felt, perceived, heard, or seen by us. David expressed this truth in the context of waiting on the Lord (to show up or reveal himself) as did Isaiah. Through David the Holy Spirit said, "Be still and know that I am God…" (Psalm 46:10) Through Isaiah God says, " Do not fear for I am with you." (Isaiah 41;10)

God is ever-present to help us. Hebrews 11:6 reflects that same truth. "He that comes to God must believe that he is (there) and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." God decloaks himself when we wait for him and wait on him.

He Was There All The Time by Gary Paxton

Time after time I went searching for peace in some void
I was trying to blame all my ills on this world I was in
Surfaced relationships used me til I was done in
And all the while someone was begging to free me from sin
Never again will I look for a fake rainbow's end
Now that I have the answers, my life is just starting to live
Sharing each new day with Him is a cup of fresh life
Oh, what I've missed, He's been waiting right there all the time

Chorus: He was there all the time
He was there all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time




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