“I will Deliver Him; I will Protect Him”

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (Psalm 91:14-16 ESV)

Psalm 91 reminds us of the living relationship all believers have with God. God is not wood, metal, or stone; He is the one true living God. We who have placed our faith in Him, repenting our sins, enjoy the love, mercy, and grace of our God. Understanding what it means to truly 'know' His name can deepen our connection and confidence in His promises every day.

Because we cling to God as our Savior and protector, He assures us of His unwavering love and care, making us feel deeply valued and secure in our faith. We call on the Lord not only in times of trouble, but to worship and glorify Him every single day as He provides all things for us. Yet, in our times of trouble, anxiety, depression, or worries, the Lord never abandons us. He lives in us, and our Father never ordains any test that we are unable to overcome through our faith in Him. When we call on Him, He answers.

The enemy uses our fears in an attempt to pull us from God. Fear is a lack of trust in the Lord, and placing your full faith and trust in the Lord often comes with maturity in faith, although I have seen infants in Christ who possess immense faith. The enemy constantly seeks the chinks in our armor to cause fear and doubt.

What we must remember is that this fear and doubt are usually rooted in the world from which all things eventually waste away. Paul wrote, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).

Psalm 91 is usually attributed to Moses, although some believe it was David. Either way, Psalm 91 is a universal declaration of God's protection for those who believe. In the last verse, it is here that we are reminded that we are rewarded with long life, not in the flesh, but eternally in the free gift of God’s salvation.

What warms my heart is being constantly reminded that salvation is a free gift from God, offered to all believers. We can never be plucked from the hand of God. The accusations of the great accuser are rubbish. While we may sometimes feel we are “not doing enough” for God, we must remember Paul's words in Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” We cannot save ourselves; that is why Christ came in the flesh to pay for our sins. We cannot work our way to salvation; the things we do for God are the fruits of salvation. If you feel like you are not doing enough for God, pray. In a dark room, alone with God, pray. Listen for the small voice of God, listen for His call, listen for His direction for your life.

If you really want to do something for God, read the Word. Read the Word of God and come to know Him better. Come to know His glory, His mercy, and His grace. Come to see God for the true treasure He is. When we come to the point in our life where we are completely satisfied in the Lord, we glorify the Lord more than any other act we could do.

Do you know Christ as your Savior? If so, do you treasure Him above all things? Come to know the one true living God for all He is. Then you are really “doing something” for God.

Come to know Christ as your Savior, by grace, through faith alone in Christ.

Grace and Peace.