A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 91

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 91
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
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.
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.
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.
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).
 
What a powerful, meaningful, encouraging, comforting, faith building Psalm! During the pandemic, Psalm 91 was a landing place of peace for many troubled hearts. 
 
Psalm 91 is not only packed with promises for every believer, but its promises can be turned into proclamations and prayers, especially during difficult times. One example is the Prayer of Refuge. It is written by Sarah Kelley. Sarah is a servant of the Lord who has touched, blessed, and enriched the lives of a multitude by her writing, singing, and personal expressions of the Father’s heart through her Blessings Book Store in West Monroe, Louisiana.
 
Prayer of Refuge
-Sarah Kelley
 
Lord, thank You for providing a secret place for Your children.
 
Because of this, I live under your shadow of protection. You are my refuge, my fortress, my God and I trust in You. You deliver me from the enemy's tricks and plagues. You wrap Your arms around me and comfort me. Your faithfulness is my shield and armor. Because of this, I am not afraid, at any time. Even in a disaster, with thousands falling around me, I remain strong. With my eyes, I will see you punish the wicked. You, most high and holy God, are my place of safety.

So, evil will not prevail against me and disease cannot come near my home. Lord, thank You for giving Your angels orders to protect and defend me. They even keep me from stumbling.

I walk through dangers and trample them under my feet.
 
Lord, I am Yours and I love you; I will call on you in times of trouble; You answer me, deliver and honor me. Your presence is with me and I will enjoy the fullness of Your salvation all the days of my life. 
Amen.
 
Insight: “God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, and all the angels in heaven are on your side.”—Leonard Ravenhill

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