The conie mentioned in our text is a couscous creature. The bible says although they are little, they are are wise. Most historians believe these were a small animal that lived int eh desert. Probably about the size of a rabbit, they are a timid animal. They do not have claws, or thick skin or powerful teeth. Conies have many natural enemies, so they have to be very careful as they go about their lives. Unbelievably, these small, timid animals are distant relatives to the rhinoceros and the elephant. For all of the weaknesses of the conie, it has the wisdom to run to a place of strength and protection. Instinctually, they know that they are secure in the rocks. The conie has learned the value of the rock. We also have a rock to which we can run in times of trouble. Jesus is the rock of our salvation and offers a place of security and strength. Like the conie, we are no match for our enemy, but there is a place that we can run in our frail humanity that will protect us. When we find our refuge in the rock, we have found help like no other. When we seek refuge at the rock of the alter, we have all the benefits and protection that comes from being a child of God. The alter gives us the protection of every drop of blood shed for us. It provides all the grace, mercy, and strength that we need to face any enemy. The wisdom of our weakness is not to ignore it or pretend that it does not exist. The wisdom of our weakness is to understand how to find a place of protection in the arms of an all-loving God.
