If we choose to love God and live under His protection will He rescue us from troubles? Let’s look at Psalm 91.
Where is our place of safety, our military, a wilderness refuge, our bank account or God?
Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful. Then you will say to the Lord, “You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.” (Ps 91:1-2 CEV)
As a fowler traps birds, does the world try to trap us?
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. (Ps 91:3-4 ESV)
If we make God our refuge, will we no longer fear things like terrors, wars, and diseases?
You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day, the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon. (Ps 91:5-6 HCSB)
If we make God our refuge, do we need to be afraid even in the midst of great calamity?
If a thousand fall at your side or ten thousand at your right hand, it will not overcome you. Only observe it with your eyes, and you will see how the wicked are paid back. (Ps 91:7-8 ISV)
What happens to us when we make God our refuge, our place of habitation?
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. (Ps 91:9-10 KJV)
How will God guard us? How are the angels involved?
For He will command His angels concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, Lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the fierce lion and cobra, The young lion and the serpent you will trample down. (Ps 91:11-13 LSB)
Will God answer the prayers of those who have loved Him? What does God say?
“Because he has loved Me, I will save him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. I will satisfy him with a long life, And show him My salvation.” (Ps 91:14-16 NASB)
Did the devil quote this Psalm as he tried to tempt Jesus?
“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’ ” (Mat 4:6 NIV)
If we choose to love God and live under His protection will He rescue us from troubles? You decide!
