Psalm 91 – A Devotion

May 24, 2023
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For You to Ponder – Psalm 91

What Secret Place?          

By Frans Ammerlaan, Sassafras Baptist    

                                      

Every so often you fall over some gem, hidden in plain sight, in God’s Word.

The more you stare, almost in disbelief, at the opening statement of Psalm 91, the more unbelievable it seems. After learning the psalm by heart, the enormity of the truth displayed, dawns.

Perhaps some are slower to appreciate God’s love so obviously shown to whoever might want to be acquainted with it. Anybody at all! You or me.

There is no mistake though! The guarantees He gives for your presence in the Secret Place, are awe-inspiring.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)

The foundation is that if you do dwell in this secret place, you are in fact in the presence; the protection; the radiance; the love; the guidance of the Creator of the universe.

Once you say: “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust”, the walls he erects to protect you are nothing short of amazing. On an on!

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”

Psalm 91:2 (NKJV)

Almighty protection

In the refuge, under the softness of His wings of protection, you will not experience diseases or pestilences. Just hide behind His truth for protection from bullets during the day and diseases during the night; or even sudden destruction during the day.

He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;

Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)

Everyone around you may be struck down, even close by, but it shall not come close to you. Just look and see how the non-believer fares, He says.

A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.

Psalm 91:7 (NKJV)

Even more stunningly, here follow some more guarantees because you have made the Lord the Most High, your refuge, “No evil shall befall you”!

Neither shall any plague come near your place. Not only that, but He will also tell His angels to look after you in the way you live.

Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.

Psalm 91:9-11 (NKJV)

And there is much more!

They shall carry you in case you hurt your foot on a stone. You will also be enabled to stomp on a lion and a cobra under foot.

In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

Psalm 91:12-13 (NKJV)

God’s love becomes really apparent when He says: “Because he has set his love upon Me therefore, I will deliver him”. “Ï will set him on high because he has known My name”. (Psalm 91: 14, NKJV)

He will give us an answer when we call on Him. As well, He will be present when we are in trouble and deliver and honour us!

He will satisfy us with long life and then show you, and me, His salvation.

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him . . .
With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”

Psalm 91:15-16

What does it really mean, to you, now?

There is a real resting place available. A real spiritual power base in which we are one with our God and Father. One with all life and all power, with all presence of “I am, I am, I am”.

You can then listen to the silence. The peace for those who wait to hear “All is well”.

Frans Ammerlaan - there is a real resting place available. A real spiritual power base in which we are one with our God and Father.

In this closeness we can, and should, tell Him what we need and want, so our lives can proceed in harmony and a happy wellbeing.

Sadly, only a few come here because they are persuaded that circumstances control our lives.

The truth is, incredible though it may seem, indirectly the soul directs its own path in this, God’s Law. It becomes obvious that He wants to fulfill our slightest wish and want. Our only requirement is to believe and trust in the power of our Father, our company and Maker.

Only believe and this ultimate reality becomes the reality of our lives. We create our reality when we see through the eyes of God.

Psalm 91 shows the way, all we need to do is to apply the principles He has laid out for us to follow. So simple! If it was difficult, who would be able to do it?

Rest your weight on this psalm and be greatly blessed.

May God bless you always!


Frans Ammerlaan plans to publish a book of devotionals he has written, this one included.

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