Psalm 91:1-2

Quotes are by Spurgeon

Most of this was written in Winter 1997/1998

I'll share this Psalm a little bit at a time like I did the last
one. :)

Psalm 91

1 HE THAT DWELLETH IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE
UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY.

Lord, Spurgeon says, "Every child of God looks toward the inner sanctuary and the mercy seat, yet all do not dwell in the holy place; they run to it at times, and enjoy occasional approaches, but they do not habitually reside in the mysterious presence...Those who commune with God are safe with him, no evil can reach them...Communion with God is safety...The more closely we cling to our Almighty Father, the more confident may we be...SPECIAL IMMUNITY...The Almighty himself is where his shadow is, and hence those who dwell in his secret place are shielded by Himself."

Lord, you've taught me so much lately about Your "secret hiding place', and You have brought me here and protected me from the fiery darts of the wicked one. Thank-You so much! This verse and passage says that there are special promises for me if I just "sit down" and "settle" here. If I make this place my habitation, my HOME, day in and day out, You will surely bless and protect me in a marvelous way! The promises are here in this psalm FOR ME if I make
Your "secret place" my HOME! Ah, Lord, If I stay at "HOME", I shall ALWAYS be in Your shadow and under Your special protection and care! Keep me at "HOME", Lord! Keep me at "HOME"! Keep me in Your Spirit and in Your presence!

2 I WILL SAY OF THE LORD, HE IS MY REFUGE AND MY FORTRESS: MY GOD; IN
HIM WILL I TRUST.

Yes, Lord, I will SAY that You are my Jehovah God! By writing and sharing, my faith is being strengthened. Thank-You, Lord, for being my place of HOPE! It's been such a blessing to meditate on being in a high, towering castle with thick walls in a sheltered and shielded "secret hiding place", and this verse says that YOU are that place! YOU are my fortress! Thank-You, Lord! By Your grace, I will trust in You.