Bible Verse Reading for Personal Growth (Psalm 91:1-2)


Psalm 91:1-2

1
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

New International Version (NIV)


Reflection:
[a]A "shelter" provides safety from a storm or enemy. The term "Most High" comes from the Hebrew el'yon' and specifically implies something "upper," "above," or "highest." The implication is that God is superior to all other powers and supreme above any other deity. There is no safer shelter than what the Most High provides!

The reference to God as "Most High" is seen elsewhere in Scripture. Genesis 14:21–24 famously records Abram's response to the king of Sodom when he offered Abram a reward for rescuing hostages. Abram said he had sworn to the Lord, God Most High, promising not to accept anything from the ruler of that infamously depraved kingdom.

The psalmist refers to the "shadow" of God. In literal terms, a shadow provides little protection, itself. The imagery, however, is of someone who is close enough, and protected enough, that the shadow of their protector is on them. Further, the psalmist will abide there, implying a committed, consistent closeness with the Lord.

Psalm 91:2 continues the theme of God's protection and provision. The psalmist refers to the Lord as both a "refuge" and a "fortress." A "refuge" is a place people can fall back to in times of hardship or danger. A fortress is similar, but the typical "fortress" is a building designed for battle. It provides safety from an attacking enemy and gives those inside the means to withstand an assault.

The ultimate security offered by God is eternal. Jesus promises His followers eternal life, without any possibility of being taken away from God (John 10:28–30). The apostle Paul wrote that nothing can separate the Lord's people from the love of Christ (Romans 8:35–39). He added that we are more than conquerors over all kinds of trouble, including intense persecution and deprivation, "through him who loved us" (Romans 8:37).

Here, the psalmist declares that the Lord is his God, and he trusts in Him. As our refuge and fortress, the Lord merits our full confidence.[a]

[b]No doubt the man who penned this Messianic psalm was himself convinced of the wonderful security that is found in the Lord his God because his faith was credited to him as righteousness and he could legitimately confess that his trust was in the Most High God - the Almighty King of the universe Who is signified as the Sovereign Ruler of all and the Divine Protector of those that believe on His name.[b]



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1) Verses: BibleGateway
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[a] BibleRef
https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/91/Psalm-91-1.html
https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/91/Psalm-91-2.html
[b] Knowing Jesus
https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/psalm-91-2
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