Picture: Counsel #22 — Trust in your Refuge CWe 24.1
Essentially, Psalms 91 declares that God possesses a deep understanding of our circumstances, sees our innermost thoughts, and hears our cries for help. Even when situations seem incredibly complex and overwhelming, He has the power to provide a solution. CWe 24.2
Have you ever felt overwhelming concern about the state of your nation, the erosion of religious liberty, and the time of trouble?[26]Daniel 12:1, 2 Then Psalms 91 is for you! God promises protection and divine assistance for the very times we are living in. He will send help to guide you through these challenges. This Psalm repeatedly assures God’s faithful deliverance from adversity and danger. Place your trust in your divine Refuge. While there are forces that oppose us, they are ultimately defeated. CWe 24.3
The final word of this Psalm in Hebrew is "Yeshuah," which translates to "salvation." The name Joshua or Jesus also means "The Lord is salvation." Seek refuge in Jesus.[27] https://bellevueadventist.org/finding-gods-heart-another-look-at-psalm-91/ CWe 24.4
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Psalms 91:2 NKJV CWe 24.5
“In the time when God’s judgments are falling without mercy, oh, how enviable to the wicked will be the position of those who abide ‘in the secret place of the Most High’—the pavilion in which the Lord hides all who have loved Him and have obeyed His commandments!” Ellen White in The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary , vol. 3, p. 1150 CWe 24.6
Reflect: Read through Psalms 91 in your favorite Bible translation and pick out a verse to memorize today. Which verse(s) did you choose and why? CWe 24.7
