To abide under the shadow of the Almighty means to live under the protection of God Himself. Eastern people, and especially those with a desert background, such as the people of Palestine, look upon the sun as a danger, even an enemy, from which they need to be safeguarded. Shade is sanctuary, or safety – “the shadow of a mighty rock in a weary land.” The exhausted traveler sinks down in the shade for his long-sought rest.
God is called “The Almighty” in order to impress us with the fact that He really is All-mighty, and can therefore overcome our present difficulty, no matter how big it may seem.
…for with God all things are possible (Mark 10:27).
Consider, however, that the promise is made to “him that dwelleth.” If we only run into the Secret Place now and again, we can scarcely be said to dwell there. God will come to our rescue whenever we pray, but if we seldom think of Him, we may experience difficulty in making our contact in an emergency. By means of daily meditation we dwell in the Secret Place.
We also dwell in the Secret Place when we think, feel and act as God instructs us. Showing love, kindness, forgiveness, tolerance and understanding is dwelling in the Secret Place. We also dwell with God by what we do not do. Avoiding and refusing temptation, declining to harm or speak ill of another and turwing away from doubt, fear and despair are other ways of abiding in the shadow of God’s wings
The fruits of dwelling in the Secret Place are peace, hope, joy and all the other blessings that God promises those who dwell with him. When we abide in God, we walk daily in our gardens filled with beauty, safe from harm and empowered to overcome any obstacle. That is where we belong and where we were created to be.
In the shadow,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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