The Shelter of the Most High
1Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
3Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
6nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
8You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
9If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
11For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
12they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Walking out Psalm 91 in our walk with Christ involves applying its promises and principles to our daily lives. Here's a list of best practices and valuable insights we can glean from each section of Psalm 91:
Verse 1-2: Dwelling in the Secret Place
Seek intimacy with God through prayer, worship, and studying His Word.
Make Him our refuge and fortress, finding safety and strength in His presence.
Verse 3-4: Protection from Harm
Trust in God's faithfulness to shield us from physical and spiritual dangers.
Rely on His truth and promises, knowing He will not fail us.
Verse 5-8: Fearlessness in the Midst of Threats
Refuse to be afraid of sudden terror or destruction, knowing God is our defender.
Recognize His watchful eye and trust in His providence.
Verse 9-10: Seeking Divine Protection
Make the Lord our dwelling place, seeking refuge in Him alone.
Trust that no harm or plague will come near our dwelling.
Verse 11-13: Angels' Protection
Acknowledge God's use of angels to guard and guide us.
Walk in the assurance of His divine protection and deliverance.
Verse 14-16: God's Promise of Salvation
Love and acknowledge God, setting our hearts on Him.
Experience His deliverance, answered prayers, and presence in times of trouble.Best Practices for Christians:
Daily Devotion: Spend time with God in prayer, worship, and Bible study, drawing closer to Him in the secret place.
Faith in His Protection: Trust in God's faithfulness to protect us from harm, fear, and spiritual attacks.
Fear Not: Cultivate a spirit of fearlessness by knowing that God is in control and watching over us.
Seeking Refuge: Make God our refuge and dwelling place, seeking safety and peace in His presence.
Proclaim His Promises: Declare and meditate on God's promises, building faith and confidence in His protection.
Acknowledge Angels: Be aware of God's use of angels to protect and minister to His people.
Love and Trust: Love and honor God, committing our hearts to Him and relying on His salvation.As Christians, walking out Psalm 91 involves living in a constant awareness of God's protection and presence. By incorporating these best practices into our lives, we can experience the fullness of God's promises and live fearlessly under His sheltering wings.
All Prayed Up: A Prayer For Victory
Thank You, God, for the assurance of Your angelic protection and for Your promises to be with me
I Will Say of the Lord and