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, losing none except the son of perdition to fulfill Scripture. This promise extends to all believers through His disciples' word, offering spiritual safety and, according to God's will, physical deliverance. Revelation 3:10 further emphasizes this, with Jesus promising to keep His people from the hour of trial that will come upon the whole world. The concept of a Place of Safety arises from this, with many wondering where God will protect His people during the Great Tribulation. Scriptures like Matthew 24:40-41, where one is taken and the other left, and Luke 21:36, urging believers to pray to be counted worthy to escape, suggest that some may be spared the calamitous close of the age. In Luke 21:36, Jesus uses the word "escape," which also means to flee or run out, implying that the faithful may need to make efforts to escape danger rather than being miraculously delivered. In Luke 21:21, He instructs His disciples to flee to the mountains with haste when they see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, without specifying a particular location, indicating that safety might be found in mountainous regions. Psalm 91 reinforces the idea of God's watchful care over His people, yet biblical examples like Daniel in the lion's den, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the fiery furnace, and Jesus Himself on the cross show that God does not always remove His people from danger but sustains them through it. 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. This enduring watchfulness is crucial, as He states in Matthew 24:13 that only those who endure to the end will be saved. Whether He takes us or we must flee to the hills, we can trust that He is with us, and He has not lost even one whom God has given Him. Ultimately, if we are in Christ, He is our most secure Place of Safety.

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 views this complex as a place of safety, designed 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 attempt to escape by fleeing into such underground bunkers and caves, terrified as God shakes the earth, so fearful that they will wish for 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, as well as any natural disaster, but this reliance on human effort to deal with fear will be their downfall. In contrast, true safety is found only in trusting God, as no amount of physical activity or human planning can save anyone from God's wrath.

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.

A part of the church is taken to a place identified as her place in the wilderness, clearly a place of safety for her. There is a geographical separation in which one part of the church is in one area of the earth, while the rest is scattered throughout the rest of the earth, some facing persecution by the dragon because of religious convictions. This segregation continues for a time, times, and half a time, occurring simultaneously with other significant end-time events, such as Jerusalem being trodden down by the Gentiles, the preaching of the two witnesses, and the authority of the beast and false prophet, all spanning a period of 42 months, alongside the tribulation and the Day of the Lord. Jesus Christ understood that it is possible for one to be worthy to escape all these things, as He instructed that if one finds oneself in Jerusalem when it is about to be surrounded by armies, they should flee to the mountains. The wilderness, as described, does not necessarily mean desolate but a place where few people live, potentially capable of supporting life to some extent, though its sparsity suggests limited resources. Mountains, where few reside, align with this concept of a place of safety. To the congregation in Philadelphia, Jesus promises protection from the hour of trial that is to try the whole world, equivalent to the tribulation and the Day of the Lord, lasting three and a half years. In contrast, the Laodicean group, due to their lukewarm, uncommitted, and worldly attitude, faces a scathing denunciation and is to be spewed out into the fire, symbolizing a trial that could be destructive or purifying. The faithful, generally assured of protection from the hour of trial, are characterized by loyalty, trustworthiness, and integrity. The Bible remains vague regarding the specifics of the place of safety, including who will go, where it will be, how one will get there, or when the time to leave will arise. This vagueness is purposeful, as God does not want the focus to be on these details. Striving to get to the place of safety is a sure way to disqualify oneself, as the true focus should be on the Kingdom of God and serving Him in whatever capacity He desires. God's general purpose is to spare some in a place of safety while others are consigned to the tribulation. However, it may also be His purpose for some, even the zealous, to be martyred as a powerful witness during the tribulation. When baptized, individuals give their lives to God to be used as He sees fit, becoming His slaves with no choice in matters, under His prior call on their lives. God always prepares those who are to witness for Him, whether they are to be protected or to face martyrdom, ensuring they have the strength to meet any challenge, as their life is hidden with His Son.

The concept of a place of safety is central to understanding God's purpose in protecting His people during times of peril. Fleeing to a designated location is not a sign of cowardice but a response to God's directive, as seen in various biblical examples. God often purposes to guide His people to safety rather than merely shielding them in place, emphasizing that His protection aligns with His will, not merely His capability. In the life of Jesus Christ, fleeing from danger was a recurring necessity. As a babe, He was taken to Egypt by Joseph under God's command through an angel, fleeing immediately by night to escape Herod's threat. Later, Jesus withdrew from areas like Nazareth due to persecution, such as when John was imprisoned, and from the Pharisees' opposition, choosing discretion over confrontation. His actions demonstrate a balance of faith and wisdom, showing that God expects His people to physically remove themselves from danger when directed, trusting Him to intervene when necessary. Similarly, David's flight from Absalom into the wilderness east of Jordan was a strategic move driven by wisdom, not fear. Outnumbered and outmaneuvered, he chose freedom of movement over being trapped in a siege, displaying faith in God's decision rather than presuming protection. Jacob, though unconverted at the time, fled with God's blessing, preserved for the purpose God was working through him. Enoch's escape, engineered entirely by God, and Noah's preparation of the ark as a place of safety during worldwide devastation, further illustrate varied forms of divine protection, often requiring human cooperation. Lot's deliverance from Sodom required fleeing at God's command, not remaining amidst destruction, even though God could have spared them in place. In Revelation 12, the church, symbolized as a woman, flees into the wilderness to a place prepared by God, indicating a geographical separation for protection during persecution. This place of refuge is on earth, not in heaven, and some Christians are segregated there while others remain behind, facing the dragon's wrath. Specific locations for safety at the end time are suggested in scriptures pointing to a high, rocky stronghold, referred to as Selah or Petra in the region of ancient Edom, Moab, and Ammon, now modern Jordan. Psalms and prophecies in Daniel 11 indicate that this area escapes the domination of the beast power, potentially serving as a refuge. Isaiah and other passages further describe this place as a wilderness where God's people are sheltered, singing praises to Him during end-time events, even as surrounding nations face turmoil and flee toward this stronghold. God's purpose dictates when and where His people should flee, often to learn lessons that cannot be grasped if He always shields them from consequences. Wisdom, faith, and God's overarching plan work together, guiding His people to places of safety as He deems necessary, ensuring their protection and the continuation of His work.