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Finding Rest With God


"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty"
 Psalm 91:1 (NIV)

In this world full of evil, sin, violence, sickness, and death, have you ever felt unsafe, unprotected, and unloved?  It is very easy to feel lost and vulnerable in a world that is full of the consequences of our original sin in the Garden of Eden when humanity first decided to walk away from God and become gods to themselves.  This world of sin is a result of each and everyone of our own sins and the sins of those who came before us.  Yet, there is hope.

In this Psalm, we are comforted with a promise that whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  Whoever runs to God seeking protection will ultimately find it.  Each person will find rest and safety.  

Originally in the Old Testament, they would have took this to mean finding shelter and safety in the Lord's tabernacle or in the temple.  However, for those of us who have turned away from sin and placed our faith in Jesus Christ, we know that our refuge is with God.  We daily live with God in us and we daily go to God for our "daily bread," for protection from sin and evil, and in supplication for the coming of the Kingdom of God.

If you are feeling down today, turn to God.  Turn to God, find shelter in his dwelling place (all of creation!), and know that it is with God that you will find rest.  With Jesus Christ as your lord and savior, you will find the ultimate rest, safety, protection, and love!
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