Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
March 16, 2024
Psalm 91:1-16
1 Living in the Most High’s shelter, camping in the Almighty’s shade, 2 I say to the LORD, “You are my refuge, my stronghold! You are my God—the one I trust!” 3 God will save you from the hunter’s trap and from deadly sickness. 4 God will protect you with his pinions; you’ll find refuge under his wings. His faithfulness is a protective shield. 5 Don’t be afraid of terrors at night, arrows that fly in daylight, 6 or sickness that prowls in the dark, destruction that ravages at noontime. 7 Even if one thousand people fall dead next to you, ten thousand right beside you it won’t happen to you. 8 Just look with your eyes, and you will see the wicked punished. 9 Because you’ve made the LORD my refuge, the Most High, your place of residence 10 no evil will happen to you; no disease will come close to your tent. 11 Because he will order his messengers to help you, to protect you wherever you go. 12 They will carry you with their own hands so you don’t bruise your foot on a stone. 13 You’ll march on top of lions and vipers; you’ll trample young lions and serpents underfoot. 14 God says, “Because you are devoted to me, I’ll rescue you. I’ll protect you because you know my name. 15 Whenever you cry out to me, I’ll answer. I’ll be with you in troubling times. I’ll save you and glorify you. 16 I’ll fill you full with old age. I’ll show you my salvation.”
Good Morning! God will raise us up on eagle’s wings.
The feeling of being safe and secure is powerful. It is knowing that everything is going to be okay. No matter how big our struggles are, God will save and glorify us.
For those sitting in darkness, hope can be lost because you have no idea that help is possible. The door to freedom could be ten feet away, but it is obscured by the lack of light. When we are hurting and broken, it is easy to lose hope, but God provides the light that allows us to see a way out.
By God's grace, the door is revealed to everyone who calls upon His holy name. Sometimes, the door leads us to an unexpected place, but it is where we need to be to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.
Gracious God, Thank you for this beautiful gift of life. It feels good to be safe and secure in the loving arms of our Creator. We thank you! In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: We are safe and secure in the Lord.
Call to God! Pastor Liz
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