Thus, the righteous should exert every effort to find the place of refuge. After all, would God allow someone to be part of His dwelling place if that person doesn’t even respect its Owner?
It isn’t for the people who don’t see the value of being with their Creator.
The secret place isn’t reserved for lazy, wicked, and apathetic people. The place is so hidden that it takes a lot of effort, energy, and sacrifice for a person to find it. It is something that is not known to most people. Now, a “secret” place can also mean a difficult place to find. God is willing to share with His people even the most private and exclusive part of His dwelling area. It would be a place where God, Himself, withdraws to be alone. But God will shelter His people in the secret place – in a private and reserved place. God will not just shelter His people in the open court or to the part of the house where people can easily come and go. Where should the righteous dwell? He will dwell in the secret place. People who live apart from God may prosper and earn wealth, but they will ultimately experience tragedy in a physical, emotional, and spiritual manner. They expose their lives to many dangers and unnecessary pain and suffering. God will protect those who want to know Him better and on a deeper level.Ĭompare that to those people who don’t live a godly life. It is something that we decide to do, not out of necessity or grudge, but out of a willing heart.ĭwelling in the secret place of the Most High means that we constantly seek His love, comfort, and protection. The word “dwells” came from the Hebrew word yashab, which means to “sit down, settle, remain, and inhabit.”Īs you can see, dwelling in God’s presence is a conscious choice. The one who decided to be with Him and continues to be with Him. It means that the one whom God will protect is someone who actively lives a godly life. God won’t protect those who stopped dwelling with Him or those who didn’t make the decision yet to be with Him. Now, notice, the text says, “He who dwells.” It didn’t say, “He who dwelt” or “He who will dwell.” It is in the present tense. They can live in peace, serenity, and security because of God’s assurance that they will be protected. While it is true that God can protect anyone whom He wishes, those who constantly live a life close to God will receive special treatment. He will protect those who choose to live with Him and act upon that decision. With this statement, Psalms 91 makes it clear right from the start whom God will protect. Psalms 91 starts with the statement, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High.”
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