02.091. Psalm 91

Psalms 91:1-16 This psalm was perhaps penned on the occasion of the pestilence, inflicted for numbering the people, 2 Samuel 24:1-25. In it, while the psalmist, by faith, takes God for his own refuge and keeper (Psalms 91:2-9) he, for the encouragement of others to do the same, represents, (1.) The dignity, extent, and continuance, of their happiness and safety, who have God for their residence, Psalms 91:1-4. (2.) Their preservation from all malice and baleful influence of the powers of darkness, while multitudes are ruined thereby, Psalms 91:3-9. (3.) Their enjoyment of angels for their guard; and their triumph over devils and other opposers, Psalms 91:10-12. (4.) Their possession of special favour from, and delightful intimacy with God, here and hereafter, Psalms 91:13-16. In singing these lines, let mine eyes be fixed on Jesus, the Man of God’s right hand, in whom all these promises were fulfilled to the highest; and, in his name, let me depend on them to be accomplished in myself. And let all the begun experience I have had thereof, encourage me to rejoice in hope of the more abundant mercies and glory of God.