Scripture: Psalm 91
1 Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,
whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,
2 can say to him,
“You are my defender and protector.
You are my God; in you I trust.”
3 He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers
and from all deadly diseases.
4 He will cover you with his wings;
you will be safe in his care;
his faithfulness will protect and defend you.
5 You need not fear any dangers at night
or sudden attacks during the day
6 or the plagues that strike in the dark
or the evils that kill in daylight.
7 A thousand may fall dead beside you,
ten thousand all around you,
but you will not be harmed.
8 You will look and see
how the wicked are punished.
9 You have made the Lord your defender,
the Most High your protector,
10 and so no disaster will strike you,
no violence will come near your home.
11 God will put his angels in charge of you
to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.
13 You will trample down lions and snakes,
fierce lions and poisonous snakes.
14 God says, “I will save those who love me
and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord.
15 When they call to me, I will answer them;
when they are in trouble, I will be with them.
I will rescue them and honor them.
16 I will reward them with long life;
I will save them.”
Observation:
The writer of Psalm 91 places his trust in the Lord, seeking protection under the wings of the Lord. He writes: “God says, “I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord. When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (Psalm 91:14-15)
Application:
Psalm 91 celebrates God’s love for God’s people. It does not say that God’s people will not have trouble in their lives, but it says, “…when they are in trouble, I will be with them.” (Psalm 91:15a) We know that God promises to be with those who believe in him, and he will never leave them nor will he ever forsake them. Therefore, we can be confident in all that we do because God is with us in every circumstance.
Prayer:
Lord, help us to remember your love and faithfulness as we seek the shelter of your wings. Grant us the trust in you for all the circumstances of our lives. Help us to be like the psalmist, professing and proclaiming your salvation and care so that others might come to know and love you. Amen.