Psalm 37:39-40 (NKJV) declares that the salvation, strength, and protection of the righteous come directly from the LORD, especially during times of trouble. These verses assure that God helps, rescues, and delivers those who trust in Him from the wicked. It highlights God as a refuge for the faithful.
Key Themes in Psalm 37:39-40
- Divine Salvation: The righteous do not save themselves; their salvation is directly from the Lord.
- Strength in Trouble: God acts as a “stronghold” or “fortress” for his people during difficult times.
- Deliverance: The Lord rescues the righteous from the wicked.
- Trust and Refuge: This protection is promised to those who trust in Him and take refuge in Him.
Key Takeaways
- Enduring Legacy: The righteous have a future and a lasting legacy, as described in the broader context of Psalm 37.
- Wisdom and Faith: The psalm encourages waiting on the Lord and relying on His strength rather than worldly power.
- Contrast with the Wicked: While the wicked may prosper temporarily, they have no future, and the righteous will ultimately be vindicated.
Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust!”
Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you!!! Hallelujah!!!
Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
Because you have made the Lord, Who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place,
No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
I am blessed beyond words!!! Satan knows the Scriptures! He has read, memorized and experienced every Word countless times! This verse was attempted in his use to dare Jesus to prove His claims that He is The Son of God! Jesus, The Word of God utilized another Word of Scriptures to stand firmly against the Tempter! “Test not the LORD your God” (or “You shall not put the LORD your God to the test”) is a command found in Deuteronomy 6:16 and famously quoted by Jesus in Matthew 4:7 (and Luke 4:12) to rebuke Satan.
You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
“Because he has set his Love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My Name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”