The Secret Place
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 (KJV) There is a difference between visiting God and dwelling with Him. Many people today know how to attend church. Listen to sermons. Post Scripture online. But intimacy with God is cultivated in hidden places. The secret place is not about appearance. It is about abiding. I. The Secret Place Is a Lifestyle, Not a Location Psalm 91 does not merely describe a moment of prayer during crisis. It describes a continual posture. “He that dwelleth…” To dwell means: • To remain • To stay • To abide continually This goes beyond occasional spiritual activity. It speaks of ongoing communion with God. II. God Desires Relationship, Not Performance Jesus warned against outward spirituality done for human attention. “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are.” Matthew 6:5 (KJV) Then He said: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy...