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The Secret Place of Prayer, March 20
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1
.
The way to the throne of God is always open. You cannot always be
on your knees in prayer, but your silent petitions may constantly ascend
to God for strength and guidance. When tempted, as you will be, you may
flee to the secret place of the Most High. His everlasting arms will be
underneath you.
We come to God by special invitation, and He waits to welcome us to
His audience chamber.... We may be admitted into closest intimacy and
communion with God.
Pray with humble hearts. Seek the Lord often in prayer. In the secret
place, alone, the eye sees Jesus and the ear is opened to Jesus. You come
forth from the secret place of prayer to abide under the shadow of the
Almighty. Temptations come, but you press closer and still closer to the
side of Jesus and place your hand in His hand. Then you gain a rich
experience, resting in His love and rejoicing in His mercy. The worries
and perplexities and cares are gone, and you rejoice in Jesus Christ. The
soul is quick to hear the Father’s voice, and you will commune with God.
All criticism is banished, all judging of others has been expelled from the
soul....
In Jesus Christ there is fragrance of character. There is the developing
of nobleness of character, of refinement and purity, for by beholding you
reflect the image of Christ. Sons of God, daughters of God, we must
be like Him, and in this close relationship to God we receive power and
heavenly endowment that we may work the works of God....
Oh, what joy we experience in the service of God! What peace,
what contentment and rest! Members of the royal family, children of the
heavenly king! “It doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know
that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him...” (
1 John 3:2
). With such
a hope, such a relationship, with all the great and precious possibilities,
should not our faith grasp much more than it does? Should we not be
inspired with hope and courage that will not fail nor be discouraged under
any difficulties?
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