“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1
Shadows can stir feelings of uneasiness and fear or reassurance
and protection. The determining factor is what casts the shadow. The shade of a
tree on a hot, sunny day is comforting, but shadowy figures in the darkness are
frightening sometimes, especially if you’re alone. But when you recognize and
trust the shadow-caster, anxieties and fears dissipate.
As a young girl, I enjoyed watching one of our hens gathering
her brood of chicks when they sensed danger. Those fluffy little ones knew
where to go for safety; they at once ran toward the outstretched wings of their
mother, who fluffed herself up three times her size to accommodate each one.
The shadowy spread of her wings was their refuge. The anonymous writer of this
psalm tells us that when we abide, sit in or rest where God, the Highest is (the
secret place), we are in Shaddai’s shadow—the protection of Almighty God. What
is it that casts the shadow in which we trust? Verse four paints a visual of
His great feathered wings stretching out over us. He is our refuge: a place of
shelter and security. He is our armor and protector: covering, fighting for,
and protecting us. He is our rescuer: saving us daily from life’s struggles.
God doesn’t promise His children a danger-free or
sorrow-free world to live in, but He does promise refuge. When we let Him, He
keeps us secure, soothes our hurts, calms our fears and concerns, fills the void
of loneliness, gives us hope. People who live where God is will trust and rest
in His protecting, saving power.
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