He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. —
Psalm 91:1
Without question, Psalm 91 is a real gem among the psalms. Next to Psalm 23, it probably has brought more encouragement and comfort throughout the centuries than any other psalm.Psalm 91:1
But it is worth noting that the blessings promised in Psalm 91 are not for just anyone. They are specifically given to believers—and not just to believers in general, but to believers who specifically meet the requirements found in it. Psalm 91 is full of conditional promises. That is, God promises to do certain things for us, hinging on us doing certain things that are required.
Verse 1 begins, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High. .. ” The word “dwells” could be translated as “quiet and resting, enduring and remaining with consistency.” It is very similar to the word “abide,” which we see often in the New Testament. Jesus said, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit” (John 15:5). That word “abide” means, “to stay in a given place, to maintain unbroken fellowship and communion with another.”
Here’s what God is saying: If you want to experience the promises of divine protection, divine provision, victory, long life, and prosperity—you must dwell in the “secret place of the Most High.” You must abide in Christ. You must walk in the will of God. You must maintain a constant fellowship with the Lord through worship, prayer and the study of the Word. Christ is our secret hiding place. He is our Rock and our Refuge. Abide and remain in Him.
Prayer:
Lord, you are my hiding place; my Rock and my Refuge. Help me abide in you.Scriptural Reading:
Psalm 91:1-16
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