God has a secret place where we can dwell in peace and safety. The secret place is the place of rest in God, a place of peace and comfort in Him.
Psalm 91:1 says:
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand).
(Ps. 91:1)
God has a secret place where we can dwell in peace and safety. The secret place is the place of rest in God, a place of peace and comfort in Him. This secret place is a “spiritual place” where worry vanishes and peace reigns.
It is the place of God’s presence. When we spend time praying and seeking God and dwelling in His presence, we are in the secret place.
We Need To Dwell There
The word “dwell” means “to make one’s home; reside; live.” When you and I dwell in Christ or dwell in the secret place, we do not just visit there occasionally, we take up permanent residence there.
In the New Testament, one of the Greek words translated “dwell” is the same Greek word translated “abide” in John 15:7 (NKJV) where Jesus says, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”
If you and I abide in God, it is the same as dwelling in God. As a matter of fact, the Amplified Bible says it this way:
If you live in Me (abide vitally united to Me) and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
(John 15:7 AMP)
In other words, we need to be firmly planted in God. We need to know the source of our help in every situation and in every circumstance. We need to have our own secret place of peace and security.
We need to rely on God and trust Him completely.
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Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.
Joyce hosts a TV and radio show, Enjoying Everyday Life, which broadcasts worldwide to a potential audience of 4.5 billion people. She has authored 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages. More than 12 million of her books have been distributed free of charge around the world, and each year millions of copies are sold.
Joyce conducts close to a dozen domestic and international conferences every year, teaching people to enjoy their everyday lives. For 30 years, her annual women's conference has attracted more than 200,000 women from all over the world to St. Louis for specifically themed teachings by her and guest speakers.
Through her teachings, God has provided opportunities to meet the needs of the suffering and bring the Gospel in a practical way. Joyce's passion to help hurting people every day is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. These outreaches around the globe include feeding programs, medical care, homes for orphans, and programs combatting human trafficking. In her hometown of St. Louis, Joyce and Dave, her husband, founded the St. Louis Dream Center (SLDC) in 2000. The SLDC serves the inner city through hands-on programs targeted at reaching the lost and hurting with the love of Christ.
Over the years, God has provided Joyce with many opportunities to share her testimony and the life-changing message of the Gospel. Having suffered sexual abuse throughout her childhood, as well as just dealing with the struggles of everyday life, Joyce discovered the freedom to live victoriously by applying God's Word to her life and in turn desires to help others do the same.
Joyce is and continues to be an incredible testimony of the dynamic, redeeming work of Jesus Christ.