What do we believe about God’s character. Where do we put our immediate trust when a situation arises out of the blue and is beyond our control?
A deep dive of Psalm 91 shows the depths of Gods mercy and lovingkindness. It shows:
Who He is.
What he does
His goal for humanity
His unmerited favor
And what is required of us.
The psalmist shows Gods strength and might in the names used in just the first verse:
Lord -(Yahweh)-sacred name of GOD
Significance of the Name:
God reveals himself as “Yahweh” during significant moments, such as entering a covenant with Abraham. This name symbolizes God’s faithfulness and unchanging nature.
When God reveals himself as “Yahweh” to Moses, it serves as a reminder that he keeps his promises and can be trusted.
In summary, “Yahweh” represents God’s personal name, closely tied to his being and his redemptive acts throughout history. It signifies his faithfulness and unchanging nature, assuring us that we can rely on him
Elyon- (The most High)
Shaddai- Mighty, unconquerable, Mountain
This psalm isn’t telling us we wont have troubles, it doesn’t say we will be worry free, the ultimate goal of the psalm is to affirm again and again the constant nature of our GOD and how we move in this world standing firm as a spiritual battles wages all around us.
-Read Daily until we meet next, see what else you can extract from this psalm.
-Memorize and remind yourself next time you a hard situation arises
-If you find yourself falling into a woe is me attitude, remember the Psalm
-Find other verses that remind you of God’s loving kindness to you.