“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

Psalm 91.1 (ESV)

It’s March, and spring is just around the corner. We’ve already experienced temperatures in the 90s where I live, but then in a couple of days, the highs are in the 40s. You never know what you are going to get here in North Texas at this time of year.

Life can be as unpredictable as the changing temperatures during transitional seasons. One day, you may be up, and the next day, you may find yourself down. It could be sunny with calm winds one day, and then it can turn stormy with wind, rain, and hail.

Whether it’s heat, rain, wind, or any other kind of weather, we seek shelter to stay warm, cool, and dry. We need a refuge to turn to.

My wife and I have recently taken up backpacking. One of the trails we plan to hike is the Ouachita Trail. Every 10-12 miles along this trail, there are three-sided shelters. You never know what the weather will be like in those hills. These shelters serve as a refuge from the elements, providing safety from all kinds of weather.

Click here to read Psalm 91 and to listen to the memory verse song.

Psalm 91 is an encouraging reminder of trusting in the Lord. It emphasizes that anyone who dwells in God’s shelter will abide in His shadow, for He is our refuge and fortress. This sentiment echoes what David wrote in Psalm 23, where he speaks of the Lord’s staff as protection against deadly creatures in the valley of the shadow of death.

Jesus tells us in John 8.31 that if we abide in His word, we are His disciples. We will know His truth, and His truth will set us free.

There is something profoundly peaceful about Psalm 91, inviting us to take refuge and shelter in the Lord. It’s not only peaceful but also liberating because when we place our full trust in the Lord, especially in Jesus Christ for salvation, we experience a peace that surpasses all understanding.

If you are in a season of transition and the weather of your life is unstable or turbulent, take time to meditate on Psalm 91. Let it remind you that God is still in control of all things, even the minor details of your life.

Be strong and courageous!

GT