The Secret Place

Psalm 91:1, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." He who dwells-takes residence, lives, rests in the shelter-safety, comfort, protection what is it to dwell in the secret place? -Psalm 91:9, "If you make the Most High your dwelling..." -intentional, dilibertate, action -acceptance of God's grace -Loving God, calling on upon Him (vs. 14, "Because He loves me..He will call upon me...") "Dwelling" involves making it a priority to be in the shelter of the Most High, by making it a priority to love Him and call upon Him. "Dwelling" requires some activity. It isn't simply resting in the knowledge of salvation, or even in the plan of salvation. It is an active rest: one that involves diliberate, intentional intimacy with God. Colossians 3:3, "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." -We are given access to the "secret place of the Most High" through Christ. Look at some of the things that aren't found there: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language... -Look at some of the things that are found there: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, bearing others burdens, forgiveness, love, peace of God, thankfulness, dwelling in God's word, singing psalms, hymns, and spirtual songs. simple application: Am I actively resting in God's presence by intentionally, diliberately seeking intimacy with God?