Under the Shadow

My kids have always loved to see their shadows on a sunny day. They love to make different animals with their hands and watch their shadow do whatever they do.

Last summer, Daylen was playing in our yard with some of his toys and I noticed he was getting hot and squinting his eyes. The heat and brightness of the sun were making him uncomfortable. I stepped in front of him so my shadow covered him and he immediately sighed with relief and continued to play.

Psalm 91 is a beautiful Psalm of God's protection and covering for His children. The very first verse says

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

When we remain in the secret place of God's presence we also abide under His shadow. The secret place is where we seek His face and His heart. The secret place is where we worship and adore Him for who He is. The secret place is where we remain still waiting and listening for His voice. The secret place is where we grow in trust and become overwhelmed in His love. We embrace His grace in the secret place and learn who we are in Him. This is why we dwell in the secret place.

I wrote the following in my journal a while back about what this beautiful verse means to me.......
When I dwell in the secret place of the Most High
I shall abide under the shadow for there is no safer place.
Under the shadow is where I find rest.
Under the shadow is where I can sleep in peace.
Under the shadow is where I sing with a thankful heart.
Though terror may surround me; complete joy is all I know for I abide under the shadow.
To simply visit the shadow is not enough, 
I must abide, I must remain, I must fight to stay under the shadow of the Almighty.

He is faithful and He is working on our behalf. We can rest and enjoy His joy under the shadow.
I am praying you feel peace and rest in your spirit as you abide under the shadow of the Almighty.