— DAY 2 —
Tuesday 30 January, 2024
THE SECRET PLACE - Part 2
Psalm 91: 1 (NKJV)
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91: 1-8 (NLT)
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.
COMMENT
The writer of this Psalm (presumed to be Moses) says that those who dwell or live in the secret place will find rest. There is no place like home, right? It’s our place of rest, where we go for protection from the storm, to be refreshed, to be fed, and for close relationship. To “dwell” or to “live” in the secret place implies that this is somewhere that we are to go regularly, much like our earthly home. It’s in the secret place where we will find true rest that we can’t get anywhere else.
Rest is a rare commodity in our world. We can be busy and not be at rest, we can have nothing in our schedule and still not be at rest. Sometimes we look for rest in the wrong places, in a holiday, in the things we enjoy, in hobbies or people. But the truth is, rest is not dependant upon our circumstances. Jesus said (Matt 11:28), “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Are you in need of some genuine rest? According to Psalm 91, those who live in the secret place will find rest. True rest can only be found in God.
Verses 2-8 contain the writers testimony about what they found in the secret place…so incredibly powerful! Safety, refuge, rescue from the traps of the enemy, protection from disease, shelter, protection from evil…incredible! God is soooooo good and His promises are rock solid.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How would you rate the current level of rest within your spirit?
What is the greatest hinderance to you being at rest?
Generally speaking, where do you look for rest?
What would you need to change to pursue more rest?
PERSONAL CHALLENGE
Today, spend 15-30min alone with God…no noise, no distractions, just you and Him in a quiet place.
MAIN QUESTION (SELF REFLECTION)
What is God speaking to you about through this passage?
Encourage others by sharing your revelation in the group chat!
This is a self-reflection about what God is speaking directly to you about in YOUR life.
Words like “I” and “Me” are encouraged, “we” and “us” less so.
PERSONAL PRAYER STARTER
Lord, I desire the rest that is only found in your presence. Help me to prioritise time with you in the secret place.
14 DAYS OF PRAYER (Corporate Prayer)
MARRIAGES - Pray for strong marriages. Pray against division and spiritual attack and speak the favour of God over them.