“The Secret Place” by R C Sproul, is based on Psalm 91 and expresses the superlative comfort of safely dwelling “in the secret place of the Most High” (Psalm 91:1), where there is “no better place now for us to dwell.” Indeed, “no greater comfort can He afford” us than to belong to Him (Heidelberg Catechism No. 1), communing in His presence, feeding in His pasture, trusting His promises, thankful for His provisions, and secure under His protection.
God assures safety for all who trust in Him. “Communion with God is safety” (Charles Spurgeon), God Himself is our “refuge and fortress.” He promises to sustain His loved ones through all our troubles. His “angels guard us” and His “truth is always our sword and shield.” “Neath His great shadow” we need not fear “the terror that comes at night, nor flaming arrows by morning light.” Though “ten thousand more may have yet to die, yet plague and sword can ne’er kill the soul.”
“The Secret Place” prompts us to examine our hearts. Can we, by God’s grace, truly say of the LORD, “He is my refuge?” Are we “at home in God” (Matthew Henry), trusting Him, calling upon Him, and seeking refuge under His wings “where our praise will forever ring?” Do we “habitually reside in the mysterious presence” (Charles Spurgeon) through His appointed means of grace? Are we abiding in Christ (John 15:4), who alone is the source of our comfort?
Praise the Lord that Christ “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14) to secure our dwelling with the Father; was forsaken by God (Mark 15:34) to gain our Father’s acceptance of us; died and was raised from the dead to give us life and raise us up to sit together in the heavenly places in Him (Ephesians 2:5,6). In Christ, we may rejoice with complete confidence that whoever “dwells within His most secret place is never far from His blessed grace.”
— from Randall Van Meggelen, Ligonier Resources