May 2 - Reading 30: Psalm 90-92

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm91:1)

Imagine for a moment a rushing waterfall. Take in the sights and sounds of the crashing, powerful water, coming wave upon wave. But then, on closer observation, you notice a little bird settled on her nest behind the waterfall. In spite of the turmoil and noise around her, she has found a place of security and protection, a place of peace and rest.

This image is similar to what the Psalmist describes in Psalm 91. No matter the circumstances swirling around us, we can choose to dwell “in the shelter of the Most High.” And the result? We will experience “rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Now that is truly a place of peace. What greater place of security and protection could there be than resting “in the shadow of the Almighty.”

We tend to think of peace as the absence of trouble. But the peace that God gives is most profoundly experienced in the presence of turmoil. Jesus told us to expect trials and troubles in this world. That is the nature of our brief life on earth. But what else did He say? He said that we can find our peace in Him, because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).

As we stand firm in our faith and engage the enemy in battle today, let us remind ourselves that “from everlasting to everlasting,” He is God (Psalm 90:2b). Regardless of any circumstance we face, we can choose to dwell in the shelter of the Most High, and rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

And how can we remain in that place of peace? By continually giving thanks and singing praises to Him; “to proclaim Your love in the morning, and Your faithfulness at night” (Psalm 92:2). This turns our focus from the temporary troubles and turmoil of this world to our peace and rest promised in the shelter of the Most High.