May 16, 2021: SOAP #4182:  11Kings 1: 1Chronicles 28; Psalm 91; 1Thessalonians 5

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely, he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

OBSERVATION:  What a wonderful benefit there is for those who live in the “shelter of the Most High” and who “rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”  These are not those just visiting for an hour on Sunday morning, but who live 24 hours each day with an awareness of His presence. 

God does not find them a place of refuge.  God does not find them a fortress where they can rest.  No, God does not find them a refuge or fortress; no, no—God IS their refuge and fortress!!! 

APPLICATION: Like the turtle, I do not need to look for a place of safety.  The turtle carries his shell every place he goes.  And the Lord is with me everywhere I go.  I do not need to get out of the battle to be safe.  I do not need to find a get-away place to rest.  I can rest in the presence of the Lord wherever I am. 

When I get frazzled, discouraged, or worried I need to remember that the God who created the universe is with me, and He is my refuge and fortress!   I need to fill my thoughts with His word and what He has said to me! 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you are my refuge and fortress!  I can trust you.  You are working for my eternal good.  My faith is in you to lead me through each day and each challenge. Amen

Pastor Leon
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