Come And Stay!

The question "where do you live?" is a pretty personal one. Because of clear-and-present dangers, it's information we're wise to keep fairly confidential! God says the one who "dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm 91:1, AMP). This Hebrew word "dwell" isn't referring to a brief sit-down or short-stay; no, it's remaining or abiding - an extended even continual stay. In our earthly houses, we feel a sense of comfort and security ... we feel at-home and rightly so. The child of God should long for the secret place - not a physical place but a place of spiritual at-home-ness found only in the Presence of The Most High. There in His Presence, God says there is security and rest in His "shadow." The metaphor of "shadow" should enlighten and encourage us: just like our own shadow is ever with us, the Shadow of The Almighty is ever over-shadowing the Believer's life. Jesus said, "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20) ... His protection, His power, His presence always with us. God invites His children, welcomes us to dwell in the secret place of His Presence ... come and stay!