{"id":8617,"date":"2021-09-27T22:13:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.firstofallpray.com\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2021-09-27T23:15:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T23:15:08","slug":"under-the-shadow-of-the-almighty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.firstofallpray.com\/?p=8617","title":{"rendered":"Under the shadow of the Almighty"},"content":{"rendered":"

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide under the shadow of the Almighty.<\/em> Psalm 91:1<\/p>\n

The Secret Place of the Most High is always available to anyone who dares to ask the Lord for refuge in a time of trouble. I know many people who, although they had no prior relationship to Jesus, experienced unexplainable intervention in awful situations when they simply asked Him for help. Without realizing it, they had stumbled into His Secret Place.<\/p>\n

But did you know that this Secret Place was actually created to become your dwelling <\/em>and not merely a safe place to run to during tough times? How do you find your way there permanently<\/em>? Jesus said, \u201cI am the Way<\/em>\u201d; and once you decide to make Him your home, He in turn, will make you<\/em> HIS home. He said of this living arrangement, \u201cBehold, I stand\u00a0at the door and\u00a0knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door,\u00a0I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me<\/em>\u201d (Revelation 3:20).<\/p>\n

The effect of making Him\u2014the Most High\u2014your dwelling place is this: You will live, 24\/7, under His protective, far-reaching shadow.<\/p>\n

Priceless benefits become yours when you abide under His shadow\u2014and they are yours for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Proximity <\/strong><\/p>\n

When you are under the shadow of God, He is near, close enough to block incoming attacks of every kind. His arm is not so short that He cannot save you, nor is His ear deaf to your cries (see Isaiah 59:1). No; He is right there, present with you, His shadow hovering over you, and He will hear your cry and will grasp you firmly with His hand, pulling you out of harm\u2019s way. His proximity is a Shadow benefit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiddenness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playing hide and seek as a kid, I loved hiding in deep foliage. As I sneaked away into the shadowy places, staying still, no one could ever find me. Think about the gift of camouflage with which God clothes little fawns. As they stand motionless in the shadows mixed with sunlight through the leaves above, they remain undetected by roaming predators. And as YOU remain steadfast, trusting Him during times of peril, His shadow will keep you hidden as danger passes by. Hiddenness is a Shadow benefit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Refreshing <\/strong><\/p>\n

When I first wrote this, my area was under a multi-day excessive heat warning. Going outside was just shy of stepping into Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego\u2019s blazing furnace! On those daily walks around my neighborhood, the shade from large trees offered refreshing oases of cool as I passed under them. Yet as relieving as walking through deep shade on a sweltering day may feel, abiding under the shadow of the Almighty will restore your soul<\/em>. The incessant heat of this culture\u2019s raging turmoil, bent on sapping energy and strength, rolls off of you when you frequently find your way into the Secret Place. Refreshing is a Shadow benefit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miracles<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the early days of the church, miraculous healings were expected underneath a shadow. You see, signs and wonders were taking place at the hands of the apostles; Peter was preaching, and the fear of God was heavy upon the people. Many were being saved; and the sick were being carried out into the streets and laid on cots and pallets\u2026just to get a chance to be under Peter\u2019s shadow as he passed by. Acts 5:16 states it plainly\u2026the sick and afflicted were ALL being healed.<\/p>\n

YOU are under a shadow of far greater effect than Peter\u2019s. YOU are under the shadow of the ALMIGHTY, the miracle-working God. As you think on the security that is yours in this secret place under the\u00a0 shadow of His presence, you can boldly pour out your requests before Him\u2014however impossible your situation may be\u2014and know that He is here, listening, loving, and willing to move on your behalf. The miraculous is a Shadow benefit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you saturate yourself in the awareness of all the benefits that are yours under the shadow of the Almighty, those things will become more and more real to you; but don’t forget: All these blessings are yours because you have chosen to shelter in Secret Place with the Most High.<\/p>\n

I pray you grow closer to Him day by day while abiding under the shadow of the Almighty,<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Dorothy Frick, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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