Jesus gave the best definition of the Secret Place.

   "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:5-6 ESV)

   Entering and remaining in the Secret Place is an absolute must for anointing in ministry. The most common trait of those throughout history who had a powerful anointing of God is not letting anything or anyone hinder them from entering the Secret Place. To dwell in the Secret Place means to live in a place of continually drawing near to Jesus, moment by moment, breath by breath.

    Jesus said, "Seek and you will find" (Matthew 7:7 ESV). God has promised that when a person seeks Him with "all" their "heart" they will find Him! (Jeremiah 29:13) The only way to miss seeing Him is if they are not looking! God will draw near, and His glory will completely overwhelm them, just as the priests who "could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD" (1 Kings 8:10-11 NKJV).

   Those who have God as their constant companion and keep their thoughts continually on Him are invited to dwell in, and not just visit, the Secret Place. It is within the Secret Place of habitually and intentionally living in His presence in deep communion and intimacy where one is surrounded with songs of deliverance. God is our impenetrable refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2). He will keep us from the emotional struggles of guilt, sadness, and sorrow when the enemy reminds us of our past mistakes, failures, and sins (Psalm 91:1-16). The Shadow of the Almighty The word "shadow" (Heb: 'tsel') signifies protection. It also alludes to the most holy place, the Holy of Holies, in the Tabernacle and Temple, as well as to the outstretched wings of the Cherubim covering the ark and mercy seat (Psalm 27:5, 32:7).