Psalm 91 is a favorite chapter of mine in the Bible. The Psalmist refers to the Scriptures as "Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord."
One of my favorite verses is Psalm 91:1. The very first verse sets the tone of the ultimate safety zone for security in this life as our Great and Mighty God, the Utmost Highest, is always with us.
I often refer to Psalm 9:11 as the Numbers for Safety.
Our country has come to depend on 911 when calling for emergencies. But 911 also have a stark reminder of the September 11th invasion on our nation's homeland, as our own were struck down without warning.
Fear and terror can immobilize any of us from time to time, whether it's a small thing to someone else or a huge task many would shy away from, it is still fear.
The Scripture reassures us to rest in God as He protects us.
Nothing is too great for the Lord Almighty as we should always trust in Him to watch over us, no matter what we are facing or where we are feet trod.
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1 (NASB)
In seeking for God's protection as He watches over His people, stay close to Him. Stay within the Father's Shadow by communicating with Him in prayer, praise, song, worship, and journal your experience, thoughts or concerns.
Keep Him close in thought as you are always in His thoughts. You are the reason He exists and He is the reason we exist! You can't get any closer than knowing your very existence is what our Creator is all about! How incredible that He loves each of us so much. It's impossible to fathom His love, protection and safety He offers!
Image a huge solid oak tree about six or seven feet in diameter, rich in years with deep roots as the tree is tall. To stay in the tree's shadow as the sun beams down, you really have to be close to the base of the tree where the roots begin their descent into the ground.
That's where I try to stay; close in His Shadow... in the root of His Word where I find peace, comfort, trust and protection from everything else as God is my All! When I get away from the base of the tree, then I am the one who is "out on a limb!"
Stay grounded in the Word of God, keeping Him in your thoughts consciously every day. It makes life so much more pleasant and hard times or hot sun stricken days won't seem to burn you as much.
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