I wonder that the safest place in the world is. A bomb shelter? The bank vault? Perhaps a person surrounded by an army? According to Psalm 91, the safest place in the world is a shadow (vv.1,4).

What does this mean? The psalmist refers to the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle and the temple. In the Holy of Holies, two cherubim were over the mercy seat, and their wings touched each other. ... The safest place in the world is in fellowship with God and not just visiting a Holy Place, as the high priest did once a year, but dwelling in the Holy Place. The psalmist is urging, “live in the Holy of Holies.”

According to Hebrew 10, we have an open invitation to come right into the presence of God and dwell in the secret place—under His wings, at the mercy seat. ... My shadow is not much protection for anyone. But when it belongs to the Almighty, a shadow is a strong protection. Live in the Holy of Holies, under the shadow of the Almighty.

God invites you to fellowship with Him—to live in the Holy of Holies. What an invitation! You may come into the safety of His presence and receive His mercy, guidance and protection. Do you live under God’s shadow?