WILL I EVER FEEL SECURE?

PSALM 91

The older you get the more you question, “Will I Ever Feel

?”

Psalm 91 promises

to one who trusts in the LORD. (91:1-2)

The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.

2I will say concerning the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust:

3He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, from the destructive plague. —Psalm 91:1–3 (CSB)

A DANGEROUS WORLD:

IN THIS WORLD THERE ARE DANGERS…

We cannot

. (91:3a)

We cannot

. (91:3b)

Invisible dangers expose our limited

.

Inevitable dangers expose our limited

. (91:5-6)

4 He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield.

5You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day,

6the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon.

7Though a thousand fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, the pestilence will not reach you.

8You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. —Psalm 91:4–8 (CSB)

There’s a

relationship between our limits, fears and faith.

A STRONGER REFUGE

Where we have less than we need God has more than

.

Because you have made the LORD—my refuge, the Most High—your dwelling place,

10no harm will come to you; no plague will come near your tent.

11For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.

12They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

13You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent. —Psalm 91:9-13 (CSB)

THE LORD IS OUR…

in times of danger. (91:4, 9-10)

in times of need. (91:7, 11-12)

Our deliverance isn’t from trouble but

it. (91:14-16)

Because he has his heart set on me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name.

15When he calls out to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor.

16I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation. —Psalm 91:14–16 (CSB)

Jesus is our strength, our shield and the God of our

on the day of judgment. (91:8, 13)

DISCUSSION GUIDE:

1. How does the imagery of the “secret place” and “shadow of the Almighty” encourage you to cultivate intimacy with God?

2. Reflect on a time when your limits caused fear. How can Psalm 91:1-2 help shift your perspective to trust in the LORD?

3. Why do we often place our trust in things other than God during times of anxiety?

4. How does the metaphor of God as a “shield and buckler” inspire confidence in both small and large challenges you face?

5. What does it mean for God to protect us through suffering rather than from it? How does this perspective reshape your understanding of His care?

6. How can recognizing God’s power, knowledge, and unchanging nature bring peace in moments of uncertainty?

7. Psalm 91 highlights God’s faithfulness and truth as a source of protection. How can you practically make God’s truth your hiding place?

8. In what ways does Jesus’ example of abiding in God’s presence challenge and inspire your own spiritual habits?

9. The sermon emphasized that Jesus is our strength through the Holy Spirit. How can you rely more on the Spirit’s power in your daily struggles?

10. Are you actively helping others find refuge in Christ? What is one practical way you can point someone to the security and hope found in Him?