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In God’s Secret Place

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Daily Devotion With Pastor Dan – August 21st, 2020

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked. (Psalm 91:1-8)

The subject (content) is the security of the one(s) who thoroughly trust in God, and it is still timely today, even in a personal way This begs the question, “Do I (you) trust in God?

This Psalm is written to be read (sung) in an “Antiphonal Arrangement” – Now what is that? In this case, it is read (sung) with three people…….

  1. The 1st speaker reads (sings) – (vs. 1-2)
  2. The 2nd speaker responds back by reading (singing) – (vs. 3-4)
  3. The 1st speaker responds back by reading (singing) – (vs. 5-8)
  4. The 2nd speaker responds back by reading (singing) – (vs. 9-13)
  5. In conclusion – the 3rd speaker responds as the mouth of Jehovah, declaring the blessings which God Himself will bestow on those who are faithful – (vs. 14-16)

Globally we are faced with wars and rumors of war, plagues, pestilence, enemies equipped with lethal weapons, tyrants, and corrupt politicians. We are in a world that is changing so rapidly that it can be scary. Individually we are faced with financial challenges, employment challenges, marriage issues, family problems, addictions, health problems, illnesses, death, etc., and if we are to keep our equilibrium in such circumstances we need the assurance that God is with us, that God loves us, that He is committed to helping us, and that God will redeem even our darkest day. That is the message of this Psalm.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

  • He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High – is he/she who – sits down – remains – settles – marry’s – continues – endures – inhabits – makes a home – in the secret place of the Most High
  • This denotes a nearness to God by the Psalmist
  • Read: (Psalm 27:1-5) (Psalm 31:14-20) (Psalm 32:1-7)
  • He who dwells in the secret place – (Hebrew: seter) – cover – protection of the Most High 
  • Under the shadow of the Almighty – (Hebrew: tsel) – shade – defense – (Psalm 17:6-9)
  • How do I (we) dwell in God’s secret place under the shadow of the Almighty? – By relationship with Him through Jesus Christ is to dwell in the secret place with the Most High – by having my (our) thoughts always on God is to dwell in His secret place – to make my (our) abode with Him – to fellowship with the Most High
  • Dwelling / Abiding with the Most High is seen in…….(John 6:56) (John 8:31) (John 15:4-16) (John 14:23) (2 Timothy 2:15) (Romans 6:3-4) (Romans 11:22)

Today, may you find yourself dwelling in the secret place of the the Most High God. Dwelling with Him in relationship, strengthened through the study of His word.