Haven. What image hovers in your mind when you hear the word haven?
Haven. Do you see:
An oasis – with tall palms surrounding water in the desert?
The beach – with waves of aqua water gently lapping white sand?
The forest – with a glade treed in by towering Sequoias
The mountains – with a cabin warm and cozy
Haven. Is it a place you see or something you feel?
Secure
Warm
Held close
Comforted
Loved
Like a toddler running to mom or dad to swoop them up in delight, holding their tot oh so close to their heart, secure in love and protection, that’s one haven.
Or is a haven like a woman hugging a newborn babe close to nurse as she looks up to the man, her husband, who loves her – and that new life – with all his heart, knowing they are family – nourished, fed, loved, and protected?
Or is a haven like a couple in the 80s or 90s holding each others arms as they walk through life together? Still holding on. Trusting. Loving. Leaning in and leaning on each other.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.
31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Psalm 107:29-31 (NIV)
Haven
Is an earthly haven really heaven on earth? Oh, yes! It’s where God scoops us up into His mighty arms, pulling us close to His heart, loving us and feeding us with His very Word, gently, yet with a depth that defies definition or even an adequate description!
Haven. Heaven. Hope. He loves me. Halleluia!
We sing Heaven come down. Yes, that song feels like it swoops me into a Haven – right here on earth. Yes, indeed, Heaven come down!
All things bright and beautiful You are
All things wise and wonderful You are
In my darkest night You brighten up the skies
A song will rise
I will sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know that You are near is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down, yeah
All the things new, I can start again
Creator God, calling me Your friend
Sing praise, my soul to the Maker of the skies
A song will rise
I will sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know that You are near is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Oh, sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know You and be loved is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Hallelujah, sing
Hallelujah, sing, sing
Oh, Hallelujah, sing
Sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know that You are near is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Oh, sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know that You are near is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Oh, sing a song of hope, sing along
God of heaven come down, heaven come down
Just to know You and be loved is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down, yeah
Heaven come down
Heaven come down
Heaven come down
Heaven come down
Heaven come down
Songwriters:
Daniel Garth Hamilton; Tedd Tjornhom; Robert Earl Seay; Chase Jenkins; Ryan Owens; Taylor Scott Johnson
Published by:
BIRDWING MUSIC; TEDASIA MUSIC; MEAUX HITS
Robbie Seay Band – Song Of Hope (Heaven Come Down) Lyrics | MetroLyrics
I am finding calm in the chaos of life in You today, Lord. Yes, Lord, guide us to our desired havens. You are my haven. Thank You God, it is Heaven on Earth!
And Song of Hope (Heaven come down) starts playing on the radio…I love You God! So full of sweet surprises. You made me a little haven here at my desk today. Thank You!