The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom Analysis

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom illustrates how God can shine light in times of darkness. The ten Boom family experienced this during World War 2. With their faith in God, the ten Boom’s remained hopeful and overcame challenges. Consequently, Corrie and her sister spread the word of God to dissolve the darkness in people’s lives. Corrie ten Boom was a faithful and generous person. When German soldiers began to destroy Mr. Weil’s shop, Corrie led him to safety which began her work with the underground. She assisted Jews who needed to be safely hidden. As a result, the Beje contained seven permanent guests. Corrie’s impatience cause her to act based on impulse. Her sister, Betsie showed her the other side of situations. For instance,

He was known as “Haarlem’s grand Old Man” to the people of Haarlem. His love for kids caused him to foster eleven children even though he was short on money. Casper’s compassionate personality charmed even the most angry person. Moreover, Casper was an exceptional watchmaker. He worked at the Ten Boom Horlogerie and was a naive businessman. He cared more about the watches he repaired rather than the money he earned. He was very devoted to his job. His Christian faith embodied who he was. He invited his family and employers to read the Bible with him every morning. Casper lived life according to God’s principles. Moreover, he respected people of all faiths and supported Corrie and Betsie’s efforts to help the persecuted Jews. Near the of Chapter 2, Father says to Corrie, “It’s too heavy...Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When you are older and stronger, you can bear it. For now, you must trust me to carry it for you.” Casper used an analogy of carrying a case with heavy watches to explain that some things are hard for children to carry. Therefore, Casper’s job is to pass on the knowledge and strength to Corrie when she can understand and endure the truth. Likewise, God, Our Father, carries the heavy truths in life until we are tough and smart enough to handle it. Moreover, in Chapter 10, the Gestapo chief offered to send Father home if he promised to not hide any more Jews. However, Father states, “If I go home today,

It illustrates that in challenging times, there is a place that one can escape to. In Psalm 119:105-114, it states, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path… Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” This illustrates that God acts as a hiding place to those in hard times. There are two hiding places in the book. The actual hiding place was the secret room in Corrie’s bedroom created by Mr. Smit. This was an illegal risk because if the Gestapo found out about it, the Jews could be sent to extermination camps or killed. However, it was worth taking because if the secret room was not found, the guests at the Beje would be safe. The next hiding place was God. Throughout the book, when Corrie was having a hard time, she read the Gospels or prayed. Preaching also helped her escape the gloomy prison. God is present in every moment of people’s lives and will give people the power to overcome hardships. He gives us the strength and love to overcome sadness and evil. God’s amazing plan for people includes sadness and horror which results in people becoming stronger and more faithful. God’s presence during difficult moments lights the darkest