Psalm 91 KJV
91 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. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
When my daughter was in the planning stage of her wedding, she researched photographers and videographers. She finally settled on Kreative Studio which does both. They offered three possible packages of varied costs and offerings. The more costly the package the more that was offered. It was left to the customer to choose according to what they needed and could also afford. The ultimate package had drone, hundreds of pics, all that you could desire. Kreative Studio did an awesome job at a reasonable cost by the way!
The above is a sample security system package offering. The costliest one has the most coverage. The Psalm 91 package would be like the $49.99 service advertised, it is all-inclusive. Note this is monthly, if the payments are not made the service will be disconnected and therefore that which was once guarded is now again vulnerable.
The Lord led me to Psalm 91. In Jamaica and possibly in other parts of the world, the 91st Psalm is known and used by both saved and unsaved persons. Many of us grew up hearing our grandparents quoting different verses from it. In revisiting this Psalm recently, the Lord shared with me that many have misunderstood some things about it.
Misunderstanding one– This package is not available to all, contrary to popular belief, because they are unwilling to pay the price. Verses one and nine speak of an abiding or a dwelling in a specific place in order to access what this Psalm(package) offers. The currency used in the purchase of this package is time. If you cannot afford to spend time abiding in the secret place of the Most High or make the Most High your habitation or dwelling place, you cannot afford the Psalm 91 package. Visits to the secret place afford you other packages, but not that of Psalm 91. To abide means to bear patiently or to wait according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Hebrew rendering means to remain, to sit or to stay.
Misunderstanding two – The benefits associated will not eternally remain in place if there is a stoppage of payment. If we used to abide in the secret place and then start visiting only, breaches will be created and the adversary can gain access to some areas. Just as it is when we miss paying the monthly subscription, service is lost or reduced.
Offerings of the Psalm 91 Package
- Security, stability and rest under the Shadow of the Almighty. This security system is one no adversary can withstand.
- You can trust in Him as He is a Refuge (a place of shelter or hope) and a Fortress (a stronghold or inaccessible place).
- You are guaranteed to escape the traps of any trapper. Traps/snares are usually hidden. An escape is promised from anything that is camouflaged and deliberately set to make you fall or to bring you into enslavement.
- You will also escape dangers that are obvious and plagues that can easily result in death.
- As a hen spreads her wings to cover her young, you are assured of a covering that not only protects but provides warmth and comfort.
- You will come to know truth. The Truth which is Jesus Christ and the truth of His words. These will cause a defense wall to be built around you that will keep you from the onslaught of the wicked.
- You will have a calm confidence of safety even when sudden things of the night manifest, or things that can penetrate deep are sent in the day.
- You will be spared from things that are progressively advancing in a concealed manner. You will be preserved from anything that would seek to cut you off in whatever way.
- Even if the numbers are large against you, it will not come near you. I heard an ex-witch say recently that one thousand of them will sometimes join forces against one person. It will not affect someone who is abiding in the secret place.
- Only with your eyes will you see the retaliation against the wicked. No need to get your hands dirty nor work up much sweat.
- No evil will be allowed to be sent, nor any stroke as a result of divine chastisement (Brown-Driver-Briggs)
- Angels will guard and see to your preservation against any hurt that would damage your walk in the various areas of your life.
- It doesn’t matter the rank or the fierceness of the force, or the poison intended, or the deceitful or tricky agenda, you will be given authority to defeat it.
- Choosing to dwell is a decision about love. When you love, God Himself promises to deliver and save.
- Because you know Him by name, He Himself promises to elevate you above enemies
- He promises to answer prayers
- He promises to be with you in trouble (giving comfort, guidance, peace)
- He promises to deliver
- He promises to honor (promote and cause to be highly esteemed)
- He guarantees length of days
- He promises to show you, His salvation whether through visions, dreams, encounters, now or in the life to come.
Daniel is an excellent example of an abider of the secret place. In verse 10 of chapter 6, it was said that he prayed three times a day and this was his custom. Even though a decree was issued forbidding this practice, he continued as usual. It therefore is no wonder that the lion was subdued on his behalf and that he had such powerful encounters with God. Being in the kingdom for over 24 years, I can testify that in the times that my prayer life took a nose dive, I was frequently blindsided by the enemy and did not make consistently good decisions. The secret place is the place to be if you seek full coverage, guidance, comfort, deliverance, long life etc. This package has several security features based on the investments that are made in the lives of those who dwell. Their value becomes far above rubies and so you always have tight security detail for what is considered invaluable! I hope you choose the Psalm 91 Package.
Sanique Cole Stephens
November 5, 2024 - 4:51 pm ·Great read mommy! Our God definitely makes provision for us. Thanks for opening my eyes to the fact that indeed everyone is not a beneficiary of Psalm 91 ( an all inclusive package). It is for those who in fact really dwells and abide in Him ( bear patiently or to wait). Not dwelling or merely visiting leaves us vulnerable to the onslaught of the wicked one. Moving forward I will be reading with a sense of awakening and awareness. Thanks as usual for allowing yourself to be used by almighty God in rightly dividing the word of truth for our understanding. Nuff love and blessings.
Nicholeen Williams
November 5, 2024 - 4:55 pm ·Thanks daughter! As I learn I share. The Secret place is a Powerful place!
Karen Cunningham
November 5, 2024 - 4:59 pm ·The part where it states saved and unsaved uses this Psalms is an eye opener…… It ain’t automatic! Teaching if you don’t pay your subscription your corner dark. I need to start paying my subscription ontime and in full!!
Nicholeen Williams
November 5, 2024 - 5:12 pm ·Mrs. C, I tell you. There are so many expectations we have when we make purchases, not realizing if you make the wrong purchase from the beginning your needs will not be met. Can you imagine buying triple A batteries when double A is needed 🙁
Brenda Morgan-James
November 5, 2024 - 5:06 pm ·Another great blog is out and I’m truly edified…. Same as a mother Hen will cover her chicken so will the Almighty protect us. But first we must abide, dwell and have a relationship with Him.
Nicholeen Williams
November 5, 2024 - 5:14 pm ·Amen young Eagle!
Chantal Brown
November 10, 2024 - 5:26 am ·The biggest takeaway from this for me is the currency. Time. If we operate as visitors then we’ll receive what the visitor is entitled to but if we become residents then what is offered to us is different. It highlights inconsistency and lack of stability. May we receive strength to eradicate these traits and take up our citizenship in His presence. May we learn balance and how to prioritize in Jesus. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing Apostle! May the Lord continue to pour into you his faithful steward.
Nicholeen Williams
November 11, 2024 - 3:04 pm ·Amen! Blessings Psalmist!