“There will be a pavilion for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a refuge and for a shelter from storm and from rain.” (Isaiah 4:6)

Introduction: The lightning is flashing; the thunder roaring, while the rain is falling. A storm is overhead at the moment. This reminds us of life. Isaiah is primarily writing to lovingly warn the southern kingdom of Judah concerning the impending judgment yet to come.

The word “shade” is צֵל, which means a shadow.

The word “heat” is חֹרֶב, which means dryness, drought, heat. Can you feel the heat?

The word “shelter” is מַסְתּוֹר, which means a place of safety.

The words “place of refuge” or hiding place is מַחֲסֶה, which pictures a refuge, shelter.

God is our refuge and hiding place.

The word “storm” is (miz·ze·rem), which describes a flood of rain, rainstorm, downpour.

While this writer is doing this devotion there is a downpour, a flood.