ODJ: He will reply
January 22, 2012
When they call on Me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue them and honour them (v.15).
READ: Psalm 91
Recently, I stumbled upon the Twitter page of a Korean actress that I like. So, I decided to send her a message to tell her how much her recent drama had inspired me.
Since then, I’ve waited with bated breath to see if she will reply to my message. I know it’s unlikely, because such a popular star receives hundreds of messages a day. What’s more, I’m simply a fan. She doesn’t know me. Still, I hope she’ll drop me a note.
In Psalm 91:15, we read of a God who does respond to us. Check out these words: “When they call on Me, I will answer.” Wow! That’s a wonderful promise.
Who is this God who will answer us? The psalmist tells us that He is the “Most High”, the “Almighty” (v.1). Both terms stress His position and limitless power. And in verse 2, we read that He is Yahweh (Hebrew), the great “I Am” who is our Lord.
Psalm 91 calls for us to take shelter in the Lord. It assures us that God will protect us from danger (vv.1-13). In verses 3 and 4, it features the metaphors of a mother bird and of metal armour as it details the fullness of His power and presence.
Commenting on these verses, a Bible teacher once wrote, “The mother bird safely tucks her young under her wings. There they are secure. There is a very tender touch here, stressing the warmth of God’s love and concern. Not only is there a tenderness in God’s care, there is also a toughness, as is seen in the imagery of the metal armour.”
God Himself promises to keep in safety those who love Him (vv.14-16). He does reply and watch over us! —Poh Fang Chia
How have your prayer times with God been going? How will a Psalm 91 view of who He is affect the way you pray?
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To my shame, my prayer times have been on and off because I have been confused, thinking of the many things on my mind, not all of which I am brave enough to commit to God.
But a Psalm 91 view of who God is would influence my prayers with more adoration and thanksgiving for who He is and what He does for me. I find it very comforting to know God like that and being described as such. And have confidence it’s true.