“Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling” (Psalm 91:9,10).
TEXT — Psalm 91:1-16
Message
On March 4, 2010, the Associated Press reported the story of the Desarmes family, who evacuated from Haiti due to the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake. Leveraging their connection in South America, the family – nine members – relocated to Santiago, Chile, and arrived on January 23. A month later, they encountered one of the worst earthquakes in history on February 27. This family’s experience reminds us that security is not guaranteed by merely changing our location on earth.
But in today’s text, the psalmist reassures us that we are safe and secure from all dangers if we dwell in God’s presence, which he described as the secret place of the most High and under the shadow of the Almighty. Living under God’s protection wherever we are on the planet assures us of security and preservation from physical and spiritual hurt. Although God never promised that we would not face challenges, He vowed to be with us in times of trouble.
Insecurity is a global challenge more than ever now. Apart from the danger of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods and drought, life is threatened by terrorism, deadly plagues, wars, banditry, kidnapping, drunk driving, global warming and so on.
To enjoy God’s maximum security, we must consciously confess our trust and reliance on Him as our Refuge and Fortress. There must be a specific moment when we deliberately give ourselves to God and set our love upon Him. Then, as we obey His commandments every day, taking caution not to expose ourselves to avoidable danger and presumptuous sin, we can expect God to fulfil His part and keep us according to His promise.
Thought for the day
“Our security is not in the absence of danger but the presence of God.”
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
3 comments
Lord, you are my refuge,I believe in you,I trust you, I’ll serve,I love you love 🙏
Good morning sir
I have currently have pains in my chest and contacted doctor and currently on drugs but l want Pastor Kumuyi to pray on my request now. I believe my health will be restored. I am member of the church and born-again by the grace of God.
Infact we have a living God in us to know more andexplore more about His kingdom. Thank you pastor W.F. Kumuyi may Our Lord Jesus Christ increase you more and more in every endeavor of your life.
Lord, you are my refuge,I believe in you,I trust you, I’ll serve,I love you love 🙏
Good morning sir
I have currently have pains in my chest and contacted doctor and currently on drugs but l want Pastor Kumuyi to pray on my request now. I believe my health will be restored. I am member of the church and born-again by the grace of God.
Infact we have a living God in us to know more andexplore more about His kingdom. Thank you pastor W.F. Kumuyi may Our Lord Jesus Christ increase you more and more in every endeavor of your life.