The Oil of the Secret Place (7)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
Topic: The Oil of the Secret Place (7)
Focus: Living From the Secret Place
🔥 Message:
The secret place is where the deepest intimacy with God is birthed. It is not found in the noise of the crowd, nor in the applause of men, but in the quiet corners where your heart meets His. In the secret place, roots grow deep, oil flows fresh, and strength is renewed. Jesus taught us that prayer is not a performance for others, but a personal encounter with the Father (Matthew 6:6). The secret place is not about location but posture—it is the hidden life of communion where Heaven pours oil into vessels that wait. This oil sustains you when the storms rage, empowers you when battles come, and prepares you for the Bridegroom’s arrival.
This series journey will take us back to the hidden place of prayer, teaching us to draw fresh oil for every season of life.
📖 Key Verse:
Matthew 6:6 (NIV) — “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Devotional:
The secret place is not meant to be an occasional escape—it is meant to become your lifestyle. God is not looking for visitors; He is looking for dwellers. Psalm 91:1 says:
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” To dwell means to live, remain, and make it your home. When the secret place becomes your dwelling, every part of your life flows from intimacy with God. Your decisions are led by His Spirit, your words are flavored with His wisdom, and your actions carry His authority.
📖 Scripture Reading:
Psalm 91:1 – Dwelling in the secret place.
John 15:5 – Abiding in Christ.
John 5:19 – Jesus did only what He saw the Father doing.
💧 Refreshing for the Day:
Jesus lived this way. He said, “The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing” (John 5:19). His public ministry was simply the overflow of His private communion. So, beloved, living from the secret place means you carry the oil of intimacy into every room, every conversation, and every battle. It means your lamp never goes out because the fire on your altar never dies. Don’t just visit the secret place—live from it. Stay Refreshed!
✨ Note This:
🔥 Public fire is sustained by private oil.
🛡️ Responsibility:
✅ Dedicate your day to God. Before decisions, before responses, pause and ask: “Lord, what are You saying in this moment?”
🙏 Prayer:
Father, let me be a dweller of the secret place. Teach me to live from the oil of intimacy, and let my entire life overflow with the fragrance of Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
🔥 Prophetic Declaration:
I dwell in the secret place of the Most High! I live under the shadow of the Almighty, I carry oil for every season, and my life is a continual overflow of God’s presence.
📖 Bible Texts:
Matthew 6:6; Psalm 91:1, John 5:19; 15:5
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
