Think of those two extremes. God is found in the high and holy places. Of that, few would doubt. The very nature of God and the name of God and the character of God makes high and holy places the appropriate abode. We call on God precisely because God is in high and holy places. From such a place, God is able to see what we are unable to see. From such a place, God is able to put into perspective the details with which we struggle.
Surely, God is to be found in high and holy places.
But the prophet also speaks of God as the one who is found in the sister or brother who is of a contrite heart and humble spirit. God is located in the place where an acknowledgement of weakness is admitted and lifted up. God is there when one is mindful of their very inability to be high or holy.
It may be the very act of feeling far removed from God or unworthy of God's intervention which primes our hearts for God's arrival. It may be the very emotions of not wanting to pull God down which sets the stage for God's coming to us.
It not may be the case - it is the case - that God dwells In the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite heart and humble spirit."
I will take great comfort from this verse and this wisdom from the ancient prophet.
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