The concept of a Place of Safety holds significant intrigue and importance as we consider the tumultuous times ahead. Many believe that Petra, in Jordan, could be this designated refuge, as Scriptures seem to indicate a specific location for protection during end-time events. This notion is so widely recognized that even tour guides in the Holy Land reference biblical passages to highlight Petra's potential role in future events, reflecting a broad interest among various Christian communities worldwide. The urgency of finding such a place stems from the unprecedented devastation foretold, where no flesh would be saved alive unless God intervenes. This dire prediction underscores the necessity of divine protection, suggesting that some of God's people must be shielded to survive the catastrophic events that will systematically take life across the earth. While God is fully capable of protecting His people anywhere, as demonstrated by historical accounts of divine intervention, His purpose appears to involve segregating His faithful into a specific place, referred to as "her place" or "your chamber," during these unique times. Scriptural indications point to a separation or escape for some at the time of the end, where those whose names are written in the Book of Life will be delivered. This deliverance often involves fleeing from danger, as advised in prophecies concerning Jerusalem and worldwide distress, emphasizing physical survival through urgent escape rather than remaining amidst trouble. God's guidance to flee, supported by His provision of a way of escape, aligns with His purpose to protect a remnant during the Tribulation and the Day of the Lord. Specific groups within the church, particularly those identified as Philadelphians, are promised protection from the hour of trial that will come upon the whole earth, suggesting a distinct segregation for safety. In contrast, others may face severe trials or martyrdom, indicating varying fates among God's people during these end times. The imagery of separation and protection, as seen in prophetic visions, reinforces the idea that a small number will be safeguarded in a designated refuge, fulfilling God's purpose amidst unparalleled global upheaval.

Jesus Christ assures us of protection, as seen in His prayer to the Father in John 17:12, where He declares that He has kept those given to Him by God. This promise extends to all believers, offering spiritual safety and, according to God's will, physical deliverance. In Revelation 3:10, Jesus speaks of keeping His people from the hour of trial that will come upon the whole world, prompting questions about a specific Place of Safety where God might protect us during such times. While some passages, like Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 21:36, suggest that certain believers may escape the calamitous end of the age, the exact nature of this escape remains unclear. In Luke 21:21, Jesus instructs His disciples to flee to the mountains with urgency when danger approaches, without specifying a particular location, implying that safety may be found in swift action to a general area of refuge. The concept of escape, as used by Jesus in Luke 21:36, carries the meaning of fleeing or running out from danger, raising the possibility that God may require the faithful to make efforts to escape rather than being miraculously delivered. Psalm 91 speaks of God's watchful care over His people, yet biblical examples show that safety does not always mean avoidance of danger. Faithful servants like Daniel faced the lion's den, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego endured the fiery furnace, while Jesus Himself bore the cross. This indicates that God may not always remove His people from harm but expects them to stand fast in faith, even through terror or death if required. Ultimately, Jesus counsels readiness and vigilance in Luke 12:35-40, urging His followers to keep their lamps burning and be prepared for His return at an unexpected hour. Whether He takes us or we must flee to the hills in the tumultuous times before His coming, we can trust that He is with us. If we are truly in Christ, He remains our most secure Place of Safety, having not lost even one whom God has given Him.

Politicians and ultra-wealthy citizens believe they are prepared for a catastrophic tribulation by relying on places like Cheyenne Mountain, a military command and control complex buried 2,000 feet underground, carved out of solid granite, and able to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. The U.S. government considers this complex a place of safety, using it to monitor and respond to threats from terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, strategic adversaries, and cyber-attacks. However, when God's vengeance comes, people will try to escape by fleeing into such underground bunkers and caves, terrified as God shakes the earth, so much so that they will want the rocks to fall on them. The U.S. government thinks it is well prepared for every kind of nuclear, chemical, biological, or terror attack, or any natural disaster, but this reliance on themselves to deal with their fear will be their downfall. Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety. No amount of physical activity or human planning will save anyone from God's wrath. In contrast, the faithful who obey and reverence God will find safety, as the Psalmist declares that only the Lord makes one dwell in safety, allowing them to lie down in peace and sleep.

God fully intends to separate part of His end-time church, removing them to a place of safety while others must face the travails of the tribulation. This place of protection is described as a wilderness, a fortress of rocks, possibly in the modern nation of Jordan, where the Lord goes forth as a mighty warrior. It is a desolate area, so forsaken that it seemingly cannot support life, receiving perhaps only two or three inches of rain a year, and thus, food and water must be provided miraculously by God. Those who live righteously and speak uprightly, despising oppression and refusing evil, are promised this protection, and they will not see the army coming against Israel. Scriptures encourage people to prepare themselves, to turn their lives aright, and to develop qualities that God seeks in those who will receive His protection from the coming destruction. God appeals to His people to gather their thoughts, meditate on the consequences, and change direction toward righteousness, with the hope that they may be hidden during His anger. It is His desire to deliver and protect, and nothing is too hard for Him if given the chance. There are strong implications that this place of safety might be Petra, though it is not absolutely provable by scripture. If it is Petra, it will be a great trial, inhospitable like southwest Arizona, with extreme temperatures, no water, no modern amenities, and littered with filth from millennia of waste. It may mean living without personal privacy for three and a half years, depending on God for daily sustenance. While safe from satan, human nature remains a challenge, as seen with ancient Israel who failed in the wilderness due to lacking spiritual resources and relationship with God. Despite its hardships, this place will be far better than enduring the tribulation. The focus must be on preparing for the return of Jesus Christ, striving for the Kingdom of God rather than fixating on a specific location. If the focus is on the right goal, God may grant the added blessing of protection from the tribulation. Responding to the signs and the voice of our Savior is crucial, as He knocks at the door, urging us to prepare mentally and spiritually to endure what the place of safety might demand.