Scripture Reading: Psalm 91

I. Introduction
Psalm 91 unfolds in 3 parts. Psalmist opens proclaiming his experience of trust in Yahweh. In
the middle part of the Psalm, the Psalmist instructs his fellow believers about trusting the Lord.
And then right at the end of the Psalm, God steps in to close the Psalm pledging His
commitment to those who trust in Him
II. We are protected from threatening anxieties of an unsafe world when we trust the
Lord. (1-2)
A. Whoever lives with God is perfectly safe under the care and protection of the Almighty
God. (1)
B. The Psalmist testifies of his trust in the Lord as his refuge (2)
III. When you put your trust in the Lord as your refuge, our fears of harm are tamed (3-
13)
A. The Psalmist teaches what God’s care and protection offers (3-8)
B. He draws his hearers from trusting themselves and their abilities to trusting the Lord and
His protective care. (9-13) (Exod. 23:20, Heb 1;14, Mat 4:7-8)
IV. The Lord pledges to protect and satisfy the needs of those who trust Him as refuge.
(14-16)
A. God is committed to deliver he that is faithful (14)
B. God is committed to hear him in time of need (15)
C. God is committed to satisfy him with long life through salvation (16)
V. Conclusion
1 The promises of God are sure. Their enjoyment requires us to trust Him completely and
remain faithful by His grace.
2 How big is your God? Is He bigger than your fears, anxieties and worries? Do you live it?
Or do you just pay lip service to it?
3 William Carey once said: “Expect great things from God and attempt great things for God.”
Psalm 91 gives us every confidence to expect great things from God and great courage to strike out for him.

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