Living Free of Anxiousness - Psalm 91, Dwelling with the Lord

Psalm 91: Dwelling with the Lord I. Psalm 91: a psalm all about abiding with the LordA. The psalm speaks of joining oneself more closely to God to receive his help and support.B. Vv. 1-2: Titles of God reveal his character and promises1. Yahweh -personal name of the Lord2. Elyon-most high3. Shaddai-the almightyC. Shelter1.Christ is our shelter. He overshadows us with his love.2. Abides-to keep coming back to dwell there. D. God most high. 1. Psalmist makes a key distinction because there were other competing gods, Powers and demonic powers. Ie. Ex. 15 2. Abide-John 15. To put down roots. This means establishing a healthy Relationship with God in one’s private time.II. The Promise vv. 3-4A. Deliver-one is being hunted down and we are delivered from the hunter.Reference to demonic spirits that can cause chaos.See Mark 16:15-20.B. Pestilence-plagues and locusts that destroy; see Joel 1:4C. V. 4-cover-illustrating a mother eagle covering her babies with her largeOutstretched winds. “He will rescue you..” or We can’t be touched.III. VV. 5-8: No room for fear.A. No room for fear because of the protection of the Lord.1. So overwhelming is the Lord’s intervention: God is for the person whoAbides with Him.2. Lord is my refuge: hedge of protection3. Angels -guardians but also a personal touch of the Lord’s presenceAccompanying, defending and preserving us.B. Vv.14-16. Intimacy with the Lord1. Now, in the psalm, the Lord speaks to the psalmist.2. “I will raise him up to a high, secure place..”3. The binding covenant -a person loves the Lord, lives by His word,Calls upon him: He will surely answer and deliver the person whenThey are in trouble and times of adversity. Reflection:1. Psalm 91 is based on “abiding” with the Lord. How would you evaluate your quiet time with the Lord?2. The nature of the Lord is “Most high”. Why is the character of the Lord significant for us to be aware of in times of adversity?3. What is the basis of living with “no room for fear”?