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THE SACREDNESS AND BLESSEDNESS OF ABIDING IN THE SECRET PLACE

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and spiritually drained. While we search for solace and Peace, we may sometimes find ourselves longing for something more. The ancient Scriptures, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." found in Psalms 91:1, provides us with insight into the profound truth that exfoliates spiritual dryness by revealing the sacredness and blessedness of abiding in the secret place of the Most High God. It is in dwelling with God in the secret place that we find protection, provision, and intimacy with our Creator.


The secret place does not necessarily need to be a physical location but an intimate connection with God Himself. It is a spiritual haven, a refuge where we can pour out our hearts and find solace in His divine presence. In Matthew 6:6, Jesus Himself implores us, saying, "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." When we shut out the distractions of the world and enter into this secret place, we are positioning ourselves to receive the abundant blessings which our Heavenly Father has in store for us.


Psalm 27:5 further reaffirms the sacred nature of abiding in the secret place of God by stating that "For in the time of trouble, he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." When we find ourselves in times of trouble, uncertainty, or distress, the secret place becomes a sheltering refuge where we can find God's Peace and rest. It is within God's tabernacle that we are shielded from the storms of life while being firmly stationed upon this ever faithful Solid Rock.


Abiding in the secret place of the Most High does not only provide for us protection and solace. It also grants us access to an uncommon wisdom and divine guidance. Proverbs 3:32 emphasizes this powerful truth, "For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but His secret is with the righteous." As individuals who continually seek to abide in the secret place of the Most High, we gain access to the hidden mysteries and insights of our Heavenly Father. His secrets, knowledge, and counsel become available to us, leading us on the paths of righteousness to actualise the purpose for our existence.


Furthermore, the secret place is an abode where we encounter the holy presence of God while being transformed and renewed by His divine image. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, the apostle Paul declares, "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." By dwelling in the secret place, we bask in the emporia of God's radiating glory. Our hearts also get aligned with His Will and character. As we spend more time in His presence, we become transformed and elevated from one level of glory to another, ultimately reflecting His divine image in the world.


Let us therefore, recognize the sacredness and blessedness of abiding in the secret place of the Most High God. In this intimate dwelling place, we find shelter, communion, and transformation. May we continually seek to enter into this secret place, shutting out all the distractions of the world to experience the fullness of God's love, wisdom, and protection, in Jesus Name, Amen. In doing so, we will discover a life filled with abundant grace and Peace as we venture about to live purposeful lives.



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