TRUSTING GOD.
Psalm 91:9-16.
Christians under persecution have testified to the literal truth of Psalm 91:9-10 – but this does not alter the fact that Christians still do suffer.
There are times when God does not deliver us FROM things, but rather delivers us IN things (Romans 8:37).
The important point is that our refuge is in the LORD, and that our natural habitat is in the Most High (Psalm 91:9).
We are assured of angelic protection: “angels” (plural) to protect “you” (singular) (Psalm 91:11).
The devil quoted Psalm 91:11-12, out of context, in his temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:9-11).
Had the devil cared to read the next verse, he would have seen his own doom (Psalm 91:13).
This is a Psalm of trust, but that trust is built upon a relationship. It is for “those who know my name” (Psalm 91:14), where ‘knowing’ suggests intimacy.
It is for those who ‘love God because He first loved us’ (cf. 1 John 4:19).
There is a reassurance of answered prayer, and of God’s continuing presence even in the midst of trouble (Psalm 91:15).
His deliverance is certain, His salvation sure; and we receive an indication of God’s eternal pleasure (Psalm 91:15-16).
