“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
In this series we are going to soak in several Psalms just one or two verses at a time. Every sentence of this psalm (or song) is worth savoring and contemplating. I will share my thoughts and meditations, and I will ask questions to invite you to reflect as well. Feel free to share your thoughts with all of us in the comments section. Share this post to invite your friends to join us.
My first question as I meditate on this verse: what is the “shelter of the Most High”? Thoughts that come to mind are that it is the place where God lives or it is a shelter that he has built for us. We know that when we live in that place, we find something unique: rest. I find it strange to think of resting in a shadow, as we tend to think of shadows as scary or ominous. But when I think about the shadow of a tree, it is simply a shady spot. It is a shelter, a protection. And there in the shade I do find rest.
Here’s your freedom for today: Jesus is inviting you to relax with him. We often think of God as having all the rules and expectations. We imagine him shaking his head in disappointment at us when we fail. But this verse says that when we choose to live with God we find a place to relax. Take a deep breath today. Sit in a shady place and close your eyes, imagining the shelter of the Most High God. Where he casts his shadow there is peace and rest.