He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalms 91:1 NIV

Last year our church received a call from a single mother, named Darla, who was being evicted from her apartment. Through a friend she had been able to find temporary housing for herself and her two young boys, but she needed to get her things moved so I went over with some others to help. Her predicament made me stop and think about today’s verse in a new way. It begins by saying, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High.” Just as in Darla’s situation, the place of shelter that we need isn’t anything we can provide for ourselves. Just as with her, we need to find a new home and the good news is that God has already built one for us! Whether we are struggling with fears, sickness, or a personal crisis, God offers rest and a safe shelter in His shadow. All the protection, acceptance, and blessing we need can be found right now, wherever we are, in the shadow of the cross of Jesus Christ!

Prayer: Father, I come to you humbly today asking for you to take me in just as I am and hide me in the shadow of the cross of Jesus.

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