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Monday, September 21, 2009

To Visit or to Dwell

 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
          Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

I read this a couple times today before noticing the word  dwell.  Ah crap.  That word makes all the difference.  Boastful, I though to myself on the first read through, "Yea, I 'qualify'...."  Humility gave pride a swift quick the second round.  See, more than dwell in the shelter of the Most High, I visit.  I dwell in my home, I visit the grocery store.  I dwell in my home because it is mine, it keeps me safe and holds all that I possess.   I live there.  I go the grocery store when I need something.  Now, I don't expect on this side of heaven to ever say, "yes, I constantly dwell in the presence of God," because even Paul (who through the Holy Spirit wrote a good portion of the New Testament) said "not that I have already obtained it (perfection) but I forget what is behind me and press on to lies ahead of me.  Even Paul had to repent, forgive himself, dust himself off and move forward."

But I raise this "dwelling vs visiting" point beca
use the rest of the psalm which speaks of God's awesome covering and protection is based on dwelling in Him.  If I dwell in His presence, then the promises that follow apply. Or better put WHEN I dwell, then the promises that follow apply.

So the objective set forth is to be interactive with Jesus all day....not just when I am brimming over with frustration and self-pity.  What's that look like?  Probably a bit different for each of us, but giving thanks and lifting up praise as we go along the day and praying with and for those around us as needs and opportunities present themselves.

Enough for now, there are babies to tend to.

Psalm 91


Security of the One Who Trusts in the LORD.

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
          Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
          My God, in whom I trust!”

3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
          And from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with His pinions,
          And under His wings you may seek refuge;
          His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

5 You will not be afraid of the terror by night,
          Or of the arrow that flies by day;

6 Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
          Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.

7 A thousand may fall at your side
          And ten thousand at your right hand,
          But it shall not approach you.

8 You will only look on with your eyes
          And see the recompense of the wicked.

9 For you have made the LORD, my refuge,
          Even the Most High, your dwelling place.

10 No evil will befall you,
          Nor will any plague come near your tent.

11 For He will give His angels charge concerning you,
          To guard you in all your ways.

12 They will bear you up in their hands,
          That you do not strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread upon the lion and cobra,
          The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.

14 “Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;
          I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.

15 “He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
          I will be with him in trouble;
          I will rescue him and honor him.

16 “With a long life I will satisfy him
          And let him see My salvation.”


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