This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalm 91:2 (NLT)
Where do we find security?
When I was a young man, I remember being told, If you want security, get a government job. Yet the average Canadian changes jobs twelve times in their lifetime! Placing your security in careers, money or government all hold risk and the possibility of failing you at some point.
So, security needs to be an internal thing between you and God, because there is nothing on this planet that you can truly trust like Him. That’s why Psalm 91 is so comforting—it reminds believers to root our security, peace and protection in Jesus.
Psalm 91:1 (NLT) says Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Think about that for a minute. I can see my shadow on the ground. If somebody was going to stand in my shadow, they’d have to be right beside me. In other words, rest, comfort and relief is found by sticking close to God.
That’s why when the storms of life blow—whether in finances, marriage, home life, or health—stay tucked in close to God by digging into His Word daily. Many people worry constantly about losing their job, health or relationships, but security in God is different because He will never lose you. And that brings incredible security to your heart and mind!
When you develop a certainty and confidence in Jesus, you’ll rise up differently each morning, unafraid of the future or what it holds. You’ll enjoy life on a new level—because you’ll know no matter what, God’s got you covered.