The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 91:14-16,
"'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.'"
The psalmist quotes the Lord as saying he will be the rescuer of those who love him, those who acknowledge his name. A key theme throughout Psalms is the Lord portrayed in this way.
In Psalm 91 the Lord is characterized vividly:
A shelter to rest in, verse 1.
A refuge and fortress to be trusted, verses 2, 4.
A savior from "the fowler's snare" and deadly pestilence, verse 3.
A covering of protection (feathers, under his wing), verse 4.
A shield and rampart because of his faithfulness, Verse 4.
Providing for no fear of "the terror of night", "the arrow that flies by day", a stalking pestilence in darkness, or a plague at midday, verse 6.
The psalmist points out that although multitudes may fall prey to horrific things, "it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked." Verse 7b-8. This is what captures my thoughts this morning.
Judgment day is coming and I can't help but think that the message in this psalm is that by calling out to God, embracing him in faith, making him our refuge and savior, we will be protected from the wrath of his own judgment of all sinners. "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"'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.'"
The psalmist quotes the Lord as saying he will be the rescuer of those who love him, those who acknowledge his name. A key theme throughout Psalms is the Lord portrayed in this way.
In Psalm 91 the Lord is characterized vividly:
A shelter to rest in, verse 1.
A refuge and fortress to be trusted, verses 2, 4.
A savior from "the fowler's snare" and deadly pestilence, verse 3.
A covering of protection (feathers, under his wing), verse 4.
A shield and rampart because of his faithfulness, Verse 4.
Providing for no fear of "the terror of night", "the arrow that flies by day", a stalking pestilence in darkness, or a plague at midday, verse 6.
The psalmist points out that although multitudes may fall prey to horrific things, "it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked." Verse 7b-8. This is what captures my thoughts this morning.
Judgment day is coming and I can't help but think that the message in this psalm is that by calling out to God, embracing him in faith, making him our refuge and savior, we will be protected from the wrath of his own judgment of all sinners. "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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