What Is The Secret Place?
All of the promises of Psalm 91 are reserved for those who reside in the concealed place of God. Not those who attend church or exclusively recite the Psalm.
You may attend church regularly, but you are not residing in God’s confidential place. Psalm 91 may be more familiar to you than it is to the majority of your peers; however, are you living in a concealed location?
The verb in question is “dwell.” It denotes the following verbs: to reside, lodge, domicile, remain, stay, and abide. It is a straightforward statement that in order to dwell under the shadow of the Almighty and, of course, to obtain all the other promises that follow in the other verses, one must reside in the Secret Place of the Most High.
“Living in the secret place of the Most High is, therefore, the key to abiding in the shadow of the Almighty”
Let us delve deeper into the matter.
If you choose to rent or purchase a residence in the desired location, you will reside there, conduct business from it, and develop from it.
As time progresses, you will become acquainted with every corner of your residence. For what reason? This is due to the existence of an unseen relationship between you and the residence. Remember, that is your residence.
Therefore, we should revisit verse 1 of Psalm 91. It is written: “He who resides in the Secret Place of the Most High shall remain under the shadow of the Almighty.”
According to the New Living Translation, the following is the case:
In the shadow of the Almighty, those who reside in the shelter of the Most High will discover tranquilly.
Here is what the Bible is stating:
“Observe, there is a shelter known as God’s Secret Place.” That is the location in which you should reside. If you comply, you will be protected by God. You will be shielded by His protection.
Therefore, despite the fact that Psalm 91 is a confessional prayer and a potent promise, there is a lesson that we must comprehend. It is imperative that we ascertain the location of God’s confidential place and determine the appropriate method of habitation. If we do, we will remain under the Almighty’s shadow, regardless of whether we confess the Psalm.
In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the secret sanctuary of God as depicted in this scripture, it is necessary to examine the origin of this Psalm.
Background Of Psalm 91
Psalm 91 is attributed to Moses in the Jewish tradition, and David compiled it in his Book of Psalms. According to certain original texts, the Psalm was composed on the day that Moses finished constructing the Tabernacle in the wilderness. The verse “secret place of the Most High” recounts Moses’ personal experience of being encircled by the Heavenly cloud upon entering the Tabernacle.
Moses composed it while ascending into the cloud that hovered over Mount Sinai, according to certain texts. During this time, he recited these words as a form of protection from the angels of devastation.
One thing is certain: Moses declared the Psalm as He entered the concealing clouds, which were the cloud of God’s presence, whether it was recited at Mount Sinai or in the Tabernacle in the wilderness.
Therefore, the presence of God is the concealed place of the Most High. Consequently, the author of the Psalm is asserting that those who reside in the presence of God are guarded from the angels of devastation because they are under His shadow.
To bring the connection of the Secret Place to God’s presence closer, let’s read the following scriptures:
Obviously, God’s secret place is His presence. To abide under the shadow of the Almighty, therefore, we must discover how to remain in God’s presence every day. That’s the first key to claiming the promises.
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Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Word. I acknowledge that the secret place of the Most High stated in Psalm 91 is Your presence.
I acknowledge that You desire for us to live in Your presence and find rest in Your shadow.
For this, I say thank You, Abba, Father.
Today, Father, I ask for Your help to respond to Your call to dwell in Your presence. I know that this may not be easy. I know that my flesh will resist and fight over this, but Lord, I am trusting You to help and empower me to obey You.
In Your presence are protection, guidance, and joy evermore. This is where I long to dwell, Father. And I know You will show me how to dwell in Your presence, in Jesus’ name.
Amen