By Lisa Wilmore
“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.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The LORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (Psalm 91).
Psalm 91 is probably one of the most, if not the most, quoted psalm noted in the Holy Bible. Interestingly, one may find this Psalm on yard signs, posters, or displayed through other avenues throughout the world. During the onslaught of Covid-19, Psalm 91 was recited on many occasions by Christians and perhaps others who were looking for something that would provide a sense of protection during that time of fear and the unknown.
Perhaps there is a storm that is brewing in your life today. You may be looking for a “word”, a phrase, or something that you can grab hold of that will strengthen and give you hope. Psalm 91 will definitely oblige you in the midst of your storm. In fact, the Word of God has the effect of soothing and assurance that everything will be alright.
The psalmist declared that “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Wow! When you are afraid, He is your shelter and protector. Therefore, you can rest under His shadow knowing that He will protect you.
Listen, there are some storms and “Gethsemanes experiences that will come your way. But when you trust God, your shelter is in the shadow of the Almighty.
