Security in the Secret Place of the Most High
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1, KJV)
God desires to provide security for His children and for all who place themselves under His will and ever-present protection. In other words, God’s protection is available everywhere to those who seek Him and dwell constantly in His presence.
Dwelling in the secret place of the Most High means that the closer we draw to God and His Word, the more He grants us peace and deliverance from the dangers that surround us. This intimacy with the Lord brings rest and safety.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:2, KJV)
The psalmist, deeply connected to God, declares with conviction that the Lord is his refuge and fortress. This declaration reveals an intimate relationship, showing that God draws near to those who trust in Him.
Deliverance from Traps and Diseases
Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. (Psalm 91:3, KJV)
Only God has the power to deliver us from the evil traps of this world. He demonstrates His care by protecting us from deadly diseases, ensuring safety amidst dangers.
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. (Psalm 91:4, KJV)
God’s care is likened to a bird sheltering its young under its wings. His faithfulness is our armor, a shield that protects us from all harm.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. (Psalm 91:5-6, KJV)
When we cultivate intimacy with God, this connection makes us so confident that no terror, whether by day or night, can shake us. God’s presence dispels all fear.
God’s Unshakable Protection
A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:7-11, KJV)
The psalmist describes the unshakable security of those who trust in God. Even if many perish around us, those who make the Lord their refuge will remain protected. God sends His angels to guard us in all our ways, ensuring that no evil or plague approaches.
Victory Over Evil and Promise of Deliverance
In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.” (Psalm 91:12-14, KJV)
God promises deliverance to those who love Him and trust in His power. He equips us to overcome dangers, symbolized by the lion and the serpent, and places us in a secure place because we know and honor His name.
Divine Response and Abundant Life
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation. (Psalm 91:15-16, KJV)
When we call upon the Lord, He hears our cries and promises to be with us in every moment. In times of trouble, God rescues us, honors us, and grants us long life and salvation as a reward for our faithfulness.
Call to Action
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