Say It

Psalm 91 is a favorite chapter of mine.  Let’s go through it together over the next several days:

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”

Look at the two words “dwell” and “abide.”  These both signify staying somewhere for an extended period of time.  The verse doesn’t say "he who visits and sits a while."  There’s a huge difference.

We must choose to take up residence with the Lord wherever he leads us.  In other words, we live and move and find our safety and security in His “shelter” – which is his word.

So if we choose to stay in his shelter, then we will abide in his shadow.  When he moves we will move.  When it rains, we are covered.  When the heat is on, we have shade.

So if you’re feeling a bit shaky, or like you’re standing in the rain, or the heat of the day, say out loud to the Lord that it is in his presence that you find refuge and a fortress.

Place your trust in Him.  Walk under his shadow and stay there. 

What a beautiful picture of rest…