Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
I once saw a video of a group of wild dogs hunting gazelles. To save themselves, the gazelle scaled down the side of a steep and rugged hill. They stopped just beyond the salivating sharp tooth predators. The dogs inched to the hill’s edge but lacked the balance to go where the gazelle safely stood. This incident reminded me of the safety that Christians can find in God’s presence, where the destructive forces of the evil one cannot harm us.
Reflection
The psalmist firmly believed that trusting the Most High God would provide him security. He found comfort in knowing he would be protected from the terrifying attacks of the wicked because the Lord had appointed His angels to watch over him.
Like the Psalmist, we can seek safety by dwelling in the shelter of the Most High. The psalmist declares, “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” In God’s presence, we find protection, and the devil’s schemes cannot harm us.
Action Steps
- Seek His Presence: Make it a daily habit to seek God’s presence through prayer, meditation, and reading His Word. In His presence, you’ll find refuge and strength.
- Declare Your Trust: As the psalmist did, declare your trust in the Lord. When faced with challenges, affirm your confidence in God’s protective care.
- Stand Firm: When life’s wild dogs of adversity and temptation surround you, stand firm in the shelter of God’s presence. Trust that you are out of the enemy’s reach.
Conclusion
A beautifully touching story emanated from Phoenix, Arizona, a few years ago. It was the account of a seven-year-old boy who accidentally fell into a two-hundred-seventy-five-foot well. For forty-five minutes, the lad was trapped in darkness with multiple fractures.
“Daddy, get me out of here,” he yelled.
“Don’t worry, son, and don’t be scared. We will get you out.
Just push against the sides of the pipe so you don’t sink.”
Eventually, proper rescue equipment arrived. A rope was lowered into the well. Mr. Stage, the boy’s father, gave specific instructions on placing the rope over his shoulders, beneath the arms, and to hold on. The boy obeyed and was lifted to safety. The father commented: “He always did mind good.” Irrespective of grammar, there existed a trustful relationship between father and son. A similar rapport should exist between a Christian and God.
