When someone pursues you and attempts to take your life, my lord’s life will be tucked safely in the place where the Lord your God protects the living. However, He will fling away your enemies’ lives like stones from a sling. (1 Samuel 25:29 Christian Standard Bible)

Occasionally as I am going to bed, especially when it is cold, I like to get the covers all tucked in on my sides. That reminds me of when my mom would tuck me into bed also, giving me a kiss good night. I remember as a young child, calling for my mom, “come tuck me in!” if she hadn’t done so already.

While studying for this topic, I found this scripture, our text for today in 1 Samuel. The CSB version was about the only version which uses the word “tucked.” All other versions use bound, as in “bound in the bundle of life” (King James Version), or “bound in the bundle of the living in the care of the LORD your God” (English Standard Version). Bound, meaning as you would tie a bundle of twigs or some other item together. They are tied securely. 

Here we can visualize the concept of security. As one who is tucked into bed by their mother. The child feels secure and safe. There is the feeling and awareness they are loved. Knowing there will be no harm to them.

There’s a story I read once of a mother hen found in the rubble of a burned-down chicken coop. Underneath her wings, and close to her breast, were her little chicks safely tucked away. A precious story and a good example of being tucked in safe and secure from harm’s way.

We can learn from this scripture and these examples, when we have anxiety and pressures from the world, we can be tucked away in the safety of our Lord. We can obtain this security through prayer by asking God “come tuck me in”. Be assured you can be safe in the arms of the Lord.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 ESV)

Hymn: Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

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