The Secret Place: Finding God’s Presence Series

THE SECRET PLACE: FINDING GOD’S PRESENCE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 91:1

Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:6, Exodus 33:7-11, Psalm 27:5, Luke 5:16, Isaiah 26:3

INTRODUCTION:

The "secret place" is not merely a physical location—it is a spiritual dimension where divine encounters take place. It is the sacred space where distractions are silenced, and the voice of God becomes clear. Every believer has access to this secret place, but not all take advantage of it.

In a world filled with noise, the secret place is God’s invitation to intimacy. It is a place of communion, a refuge for the weary soul, and a sanctuary of divine refreshing. There, God reveals His secrets, provides instructions, and strengthens His people for the journey ahead.

Jesus Himself regularly withdrew to solitary places to commune with the Father. If the Son of God needed a secret place, how much more do we? There is power in private devotion, and it is in the secret place that our public lives are truly shaped.

1. THE SECRET PLACE IS A PLACE OF INTIMACY WITH GOD

a) God calls us into personal fellowship (1 Corinthians 1:9)

Our relationship with God deepens when we consistently spend time alone with Him.

b) God is found in stillness and silence (Psalm 46:10)

The secret place requires intentional withdrawal from noise and distraction.

c) God reveals Himself to seekers (Jeremiah 29:13)

Those who seek God privately experience Him powerfully.

d) The secret place is where God speaks clearly (Isaiah 30:21)

Revelation flows freely when our hearts are still before Him.

Biblical Example: Moses entered the tabernacle of meeting outside the camp, and the Lord spoke to him face to face as a man speaks to his friend (Exodus 33:7–11).

2. THE SECRET PLACE IS A PLACE OF SECURITY AND PEACE

a) It is a place of divine covering (Psalm 91:1)

Those who dwell in God’s presence enjoy supernatural protection.

b) Peace is found in God’s presence (Isaiah 26:3)

A focused heart experiences divine calm, even in storms.

c) Trouble is kept outside the secret place (Psalm 27:5)

God hides His own in times of adversity.

d) Fears dissolve in the presence of God (2 Timothy 1:7)

The secret place renews courage and extinguishes fear.

Biblical Example: David found strength and safety by continually seeking God in solitude, writing many psalms from this place (Psalm 63:1–8).

3. THE SECRET PLACE IS A PLACE OF STRENGTH AND REFRESHING

a) Strength is renewed in God’s presence (Isaiah 40:31)

Waiting on God privately renews us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

b) Divine refreshing flows from the secret place (Acts 3:19)

Repentance and renewal go hand in hand in the presence of God.

c) Our souls are restored there (Psalm 23:3)

God repairs what the world has broken.

d) It is a place of holy silence and strength (Lamentations 3:25–26)

Quietness before God brings perspective and perseverance.

Biblical Example: Elijah fled to Mount Horeb and encountered God—not in the fire, earthquake, or wind, but in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:11–13).

4. THE SECRET PLACE IS A PLACE OF TRANSFORMATION

a) We are changed in His presence (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Spending time with God makes us more like Him.

b) God's glory is imparted privately (Exodus 34:29)

The glory seen publicly is birthed in the secret place.

c) It is where our hearts are purified (Psalm 51:10)

True holiness begins in the place of solitude.

d) Destinies are redefined in God’s presence (Genesis 32:24–28)

God changes names, purposes, and identities in private encounters.

Biblical Example: Jacob was left alone, and there he wrestled with God and received a new name and destiny—Israel.

5. THE SECRET PLACE IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A LOCATION

a) It is a daily pursuit (Luke 9:23)

We must deny ourselves and seek Him consistently.

b) Jesus modelled it regularly (Luke 5:16)

He withdrew often to pray and commune with the Father.

c) It can be cultivated anywhere (Matthew 6:6)

The secret place is not bound by buildings—it is a heart posture.

d) Those who live in God’s presence carry His presence (Acts 4:13)

People recognised that the disciples had been with Jesus.

Biblical Example: Daniel maintained a lifestyle of prayer and communion with God, three times a day, regardless of threats or distractions (Daniel 6:10).

CONCLUSION:

The secret place is not a mystical idea—it is the real, living presence of God that we can experience daily. It is where our spirits are nourished, our minds are renewed, and our hearts are transformed. No substitute—no church programme, no sermon, no song—can replace personal time with God.

Every great revival, every enduring anointing, and every powerful ministry is built from this place. If you desire to know God deeply and walk in His power, you must find and remain in your secret place. God is waiting there—just for you.