SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” During David’s time God dwelt in the inner west room of the Tabernacle, called the Holy of Holies, which contained the Ark of the Covenant on which sat two gold cherubim. The Ninety-first Psalm is not a hypothetical but a real description of what must have been the most terrifyingly wonderful awe inspiring experience possible to humankind this side of Heaven. When the glory of God emanated from between the cherubim their wings would cast shadows. The secret place, God’s holy of Holies, is where David took refuge, abiding under the shadow of God almighty. But the best news is that God has moved, choosing not to live in a building made with hands, choosing to dwell in a fleshly temple, His Holy of holies is now the human heart. We are truly never alone:

I’ve been running trying to find my refuge

Never stopping long enough to see

All the while You were right there waiting

To hide me in the shadow of Your wings

I get so thirsty trying to find Your presence

That I forget to stop and take a drink

All the while You are right there waiting

To pour Your healing water over me

So here I am in need of Your great mercy

My desperate heart longing to be free

For I know You are still there wanting

To take my hand and walk this road with me

Under the shadow

Under the shadow

Under the shadow of Your wings

I will find my rest

(Song lyrics by Jason Upton, except third verse)