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Daily Devotion: Psalm 91:1-2

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Psalm 91:1-2    "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  (2)  I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."

"I will say of the LORD, He is...."  How would you finish that sentence? As I read that this morning, it hit me similarly to the sentence that Paul wrote in  Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is..." Paul finished that statement by saying that Christ holds all the meaning of living for him. My answer to finishing today's sentence should be, "I will say of the Lord, He is 'my everything.'"  When the disciples of John Baptist asked Jesus, "Where do you live?" His answer was, "Come and see." My first sentences today may seem like I'm rambling around, but I think there are questions that come into our lives that confront us for answers. Another question asked by Jesus was, "Who do  you say I am?"  

Who are you? Where do you live? How does that impact my life? Does it impact my life? What do I have to say about my relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? How important is my daily walk with Jesus? The Psalmist declared His love and dependence upon the Lord, "He IS my refuge and my fortress. He IS my God. (He has full control over my life.) I place my trust and complete confidence in His wisdom, grace, and power." Yes, indeed... HE IS MY EVERYTHING!

When I can come to that place in my life, then I know I have peace and joy in the righteousness of my Lord. I can have the shade of my Lord covering me in the hottest part of my life as I face the trials and struggles of life. It is like the cool breeze that is felt while sitting under the shade of a tree in summer time. I want my life to reflect my confidence in my Lord. I want my love for Jesus to be the utmost characteristic of my life!

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!"

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

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