Thursday, December 31, 2015

Psalm 91-Abiding

Psalm 91
The Benefits of Abiding

This morning my devotional thoughts turned to Psalm 91.  The human author of the Psalm is unknown; the occasion of writing is likewise unknown.  The entire Psalm enumerates the advantage to seeking refuge in the shelter of  the Almighty --El Shaddai.  The closing three verses  really stood out to me this morning.   The God-dweller will hold fast to Him in love – no fear, but a sense of love because s/he loves God above all. When I hold fast to God in love, I am not so concerned with the outcome of my circumstances; rather, I am consumed  with His glory.  God  makes promises  to this God-dweller
1.       He will protect.  2. He will deliver. 3. He will answer when called. 4. He will sustain in trouble.
       5.   He will rescue.  6. He will honor   7. He will satisfy with a long life.  8. He will enable the dweller  
             to perceive His salvation.  And I believe that this perception of God’s salvation will lead to proclamation.

As I stand  on the cusp of 2016, I will make it my purpose – my plan-- to be a God dweller.  I really want to learn to know El Shaddai  in the coming year. 

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