In My Insufficiency…

 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."—Romans 8:15

14 “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.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble;

I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him,

And show him My salvation.”—Psalm 91:14-16

Daily, it seems, that the proverbial rug is being pulled out from under my feet. My heart at times literally shakes in fear.  How do I respond?  How do I choose to live?  In my insufficiency, I look up. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.  By His Spirit of grace, I respond in faith and cling to my God. 

A might fortress is our God!  The Spirit of God is the Spirit of adoption, who gives us the right to cry out "Abba, Father!" 

Beloved…God's perfect love for us casts out fear and builds for us an unassailable fortress of security. If the living God and creator of all things treats us as and calls us His beloved sons and daughters, how are we going to come to any harm?

If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us—Romans 8:31-34

The God of the Universe speaks in verses 14-16 of Psalm 91 outlining the blessing that will come to those who cling to Him in love. He will not only be our companion in times of trouble and deliver us, but He will also provide for us, protect us, honor us and show us His salvation. 

  

Oh Father…my heart wants to follow hard after You…to honor You with my trust and my obedience.  By Your Spirit, Father, make this desire a reality.  I want You…I want Your truth to permeate every aspect of my being and my life.  Fill me with Your fullness!  You way, O God, is perfect and Your word proven. You are a shield to all who place their trust in You.  You will provide for me, protect me, be my companion in times of trouble, deliver me and honor me. With long life You will satisfy me and show me Your salvation.

Keep me as the apple of Your eye;

Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,—Psalm 17:8

As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;

I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.—Psalm 17:15

O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;

You maintain my lot.

6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;

Yes, I have a good inheritance.

7 I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel;

My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.

8 I have set the LORD always before me;

Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;

My flesh also will rest in hope.

10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,

Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

11 You will show me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy;

At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.—Psalm 16:5-11