The Secret Place of the Most High: “Divine Fortress”

By Preston Cary

This special and unique book brings to life and makes alive Psalm 91, showing forth the power and promises of learning to dwell in the secret place of the Most High. This is an amazing and shocking account of how Christians overcome devastating obstacles and witness the impossible.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Aug 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504363785

Preston Cary

Preston Cary seeks to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world through books, movies, and social media outlets, using various forms of modern-day parables, illustrations, and stories from the Bible. And he uses real-life experiences and events in everyday life to reach the lost and to encourage the saints in their faith. He is a faithful ordained minister of the gospel and (stands alone) on the chief cornerstone, wishing to share the good news of the gospel to a hurting and dying world.

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-6378-5 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 08/31/2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Soldiers Psalm

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 The Secret Place

Chapter 2 Secret Traps

Chapter 3 Divine Deliverance

Chapter 4 Noisome Pestilence

Chapter 5 Trust And Truth

Chapter 6 Be Not Afraid

Chapter 7 The Darkness And The Daylight

Chapter 8 Prisoners Of War

Chapter 9 The Lion And The Adder

Chapter 10 Against All Hope

Chapter 11 The YOUNG LIONS

Chapter 12 The Dragon’s Lair

About The Author

DEDICATION

I would like to dedicate this book to all Christians around the world. Be of courage and keep the faith.

Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours the devil, roams around like a lion roaring (in fierce hunger), seeking someone to seize upon and devour. Withstand him; be firm in the faith (against his onset–rooted, established, strong, immoveable and determined, knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace (Who imparts all blessings and favor), Who has called you to His (own) eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the dominion (power, authority, rule) forever and ever. Amen (so be it).

*(1st Peter 5:8-10 AMP)*

THE SOLDIERS PSALM

History tells us of the 91st brigade in 1914 that had a commander who was a devout Christian who gave his battalion Psalm 91 cards to read every day before battle. They were the only battalion in recorded American history to suffer no fatalities in the most grievous of three bloody wars in World War 1. We too are involved in one of the most grievous wars as Christians who suffer war *(through)* flesh and blood, but our war is not*(with)* flesh and blood (People). Our Spiritual War is with and against the Principalities, against the Powers, against the rulers of the Darkness of this world, and against the Spiritual wickedness in Heavenly places. Only when we Dwell in the *(Secret Place of the Most High)* will we achieve victory and tread upon serpents and scorpions. Put on the whole armor of God so you will be able to stand against all of the whiles of the Devil.

This letter is from your fellow servant and soldier in the Army of the LORD!!!

PRESTON CARY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to Thank First and Foremost God my Father and Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior for all of your Unfailing Love that you show to me from day to day and for Your Most Precious Gift of Salvation!!!

I would also like to thank my two brothers Rico and Tracey for always encouraging me to keep on writing!!!

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CHAPTER 1

THE SECRET PLACE

There he was, a soldier badly wounded and in severe great pain running for the shelter toward the mountains close by. This man was no *(ordinary soldier.)* But he was a Christian Soldier who was fighting the (Enemy of his Soul) to save lives on the Battlefield.

He was double crossed even by his own team, now he was stunned out of his mind and betrayed with nowhere to run and go.

He lifted up his eyes to a Glorious Mountain that had *soft white clouds* covering it up from above. This was the only hope he had of seeking some safe shelter.

I will lift up my eyes to the hills–- from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.

*(Psalms 121: 1-2 NKJV)*

He was dazed and confused, but kept mumbling Bible Scriptures out of his mouth.

It even seemed like it was the Word of God that kept holding him up on his feet.

He makes my feet like hinds feet (able to stand firmly or make progress on the dangerous heights of testing and trouble); He sets me securely upon my high places.

*(Psalms 18:33 AMP)*

This Christian Soldier swiftly *(ASCENDED)* up on the rocky terrain. He was focused only on reaching the top of this place which seemed like it was Heaven’s Open Gates.

With the enemy’s shells and bombs exploding all around him, he in his (hearts distress) sung one of his Favorite Psalms and sung it out loud saying:

I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God in him will I trust.

*(Psalms 91:2 KJV)*

There was an Unseen foe on the Battlefield that day hunting him down, mocking and laughing at the man running for his dear life.

This Malevolent Evil Angel happily pushed the button as a mirage of missiles was launched off.

To his ultimate joy *(His Target)* was finally hit as the Soldier fell face first into the gravel and dirt.

Everyone that had been *(tracking him down)* rejoiced to see him fall.

But soon after this, they were all silenced, as a (Great Shadow) came over all the land even Darkening out the noon day sun.

This *(Great Shadow was of a Gigantic Hand)* that passed over the land causing (Great Terror) to fall upon this poor man’s Enemies. This *(Great Shadow)* covered him up like he was being wrapped up gently in a cozy, soft fluffy blanket.

He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall *(abide under the shadow)* of the Almighty.

*(Psalms 91:1 NKJV)*

There are *(times in our lives)* when it seems like all Hope is Lost.

Especially when we have to go through Seasons of Hopelessness and Dark Days, in *(Times)* like this, it really makes it seem like we have lost the battle. God promised to be with us in the midst of trouble.

We must *(always remember)* what the Holy scriptures speak to us!!!

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me; you will stretch out your Hand Against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand will save me.

*(Psalms 138:7 NKJV)*

There are times in our Christian lives when *(Shadows of Darkness)* seem to overtake and overcome us. IF YOU EVER THINK THIS!!!

*(Maybe you should take a little closer look.)*

It could be that you are really Under the Shadow of the Most High!!!

This *(Great Shadow)* protected this fallen Christian Soldier from any further onslaughts and attacks from the Enemy.

God sent his Angelic Servants to his rescue carrying this Christian Soldier to