We sometimes hear little boys boast, “My daddy can beat your daddy.” Boys amuse us with their confidence in their fathers. But confidence in our heavenly Father far exceeds that of a human father. The writer of Psalm 91 celebrates God’s attributes and actions toward His children—those who revere and rely on God. He writes, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” The writer illustrates this truth. He speaks of God protecting His people as the eagle protects her young, covering them with her feathers and sheltering them with her wings. He refers to God’s promises as a shield that protects God’s children from danger—whether the danger comes from man-made arrows or from natural disasters in the form of pestilence at night. The writer insists that God can protect us from dangers that are seen and unseen. Perhaps Paul is thinking of this truth when he writes this in Romans 8: “I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord : He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.bible/116/psa.91.1.nlt The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer. Lord, have mercy on me. See how my enemies torment me. Snatch me back from the jaws of death. Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates, so I can rejoice that you have rescued me. The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interludebible/116/psa.9.10.nlt
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