21 Apr Psalm 91 (Protecting your family in Dangerous Times) PART 2

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In the middle of these dangerous times filled with pestilences, there is protection for you and your family!  It is found in that magnificent chapter of Psalms 91. 

Last week we began sharing truths from Psalms 91. Let’s review…

Please allow me to share with you “Three Protection Points”:

  1. The Prerequisites of Protection (Ps. 91:1-2)
  2. The Promises of Protection (Ps. 91:3-16)
  3. The Practicalities of Protection (Luke 22:38)

Let’s first take a look at the “Prerequisites of Protection”:

Psalm 91:1-2 says, “He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God, in Him will I trust.”

Please notice four very simple words:

  1. Dwell
  2. Abide
  3. Say
  4. Trust

In order to ascertain the promises in these verses, we must meet the prerequisites of these verses.  You see, there is always a “man side” to every miracle and a “God side” to every miracle.  The Bible tells us, “The horse is prepared for battle, but victory is of the Lord” (Prov. 21:31).  Preparation is my side of this equation.  Victory is of the Lord! I can’t do His side… victory.  He won’t do my side…preparation.  

Now let’s continue our series…

In order to ascertain the promises in these Psalms 91verses, we must meet the prerequisites of these verses. You see, there is always a “man side” to every miracle and a “God side” to every miracle. The Bible tells us, “The horse is prepared for battle, but victory is of the Lord” (Prov. 21:31). Preparation is my side of this equation. Victory is of the Lord! I can’t do His side…victory. He won’t do my side…preparation.

Do you remember Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana (see John 2)? In Jesus’ first miracle, there was a man side…they had to fill the empty pots to the rim. There was a God side to the miracle…He turned the water into wine. You can’t do His part. He won’t do your part.

Remember this: Miracles occur when human participation meets divine orchestration!

Therefore in order to receive the promises in this powerful chapter, you must meet the
prerequisites. The first thing you must do is “dwell.” When you dwell somewhere, this is a place you frequent often. I have a teenage boy and he eats all the time (I think he must have one hollow leg where he stores all the food). He dwells by the refrigerator! You can tell this is not a casual Christian but one who is daily spending time with His Heavenly Father.

Join us next week as we continue this series…