He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 

Psalm 91:1

Psalm 91 is a very familiar passage to most Christians. There are many wonderful promises belonging to us as children of Almighty God. However, to receive these blessings, there is always a requirement. What must we do to be able to abide in the shadow of the Almighty?

We must dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Have you ever wondered what David meant when he penned, "in the secret place"?

A secret place is somewhere we go which no one knows about. When you were a child, did you ever have a secret club house? Or a treehouse where only a select few were invited? A place you could get away from the world and be alone? That was your secret place.

As adults, when you want to get away to be alone, where do you go? What do you do in your seclusion? Whatever you are doing in your "hideaway" becomes your secret place. 

Many people enjoy getting alone with a good book. They can be drawn into another world and for a few moments escape life's demands. Some like to retreat to their closet, shut the door, and simply sit in the dark, bringing relaxation.

All these things are valid and accomplish their goal. However, they in themselves, don't cause us to abide in the shadow of the Almighty. They can't bring us closer to our Heavenly Father.

We must make Daddy God our secret place, our hiding place. Many times I go in my bedroom or office, shut the door and simply meditate on the greatness of my precious Abba Father. He becomes my secret place, my refuge. 

When the world persecutes us because of our stance for right, who do we run to? Do we run to people or our precious Lord? I challenge you to allow Father God to become your secret place. Spend time in His Word and His presence. Learn to run to Him when the cares of this life become insurmountable. Learn to live in the secret place of the Most High.