Dwelling in the Father’s Embrace
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Psalm 91
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” He will rescue you from the fowler’s snare, from the destroying plague, He will shelter you with his pinions, and under his wings you may take refuge; his faithfulness is a protecting shield. You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, Nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon. Though a thousand fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, near you it shall not come. You need simply watch; the punishment of the wicked you will see. Because you have the LORD for your refuge, and have made the Most High your stronghold, no evil shall befall you, no affliction come near your tent. For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go. With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You can tread upon the asp and the viper, trample the lion and the dragon. Because he clings to me I will deliver him; because he knows my name I will set him on high. He will call upon me and I will answer; I will be with him in distress; I will deliver him and give him honor. With length of days I will satisfy him, and fill him with my saving power.
Grace Prayed For
A deeper trust in the Father’s unwavering care and provision.
Reflection
In the quiet spaces of our hearts, where the world’s clamor fades and the gentle whisper of the Spirit can be heard, Psalm 91 invites us into a profound intimacy with our Trinitarian God. This isn’t just a psalm of protection; it’s a love song, a testament to the unwavering care of a Father who cherishes us.
Imagine yourself dwelling in the “shelter of the Most High,” not as a distant concept, but as a tangible reality. Picture yourself nestled “in the shade of the Almighty,” feeling the warmth of divine love enveloping you. This is the heart of our mission: to recognize and rest in the Father’s love, allowing it to permeate every fiber of our being.
The psalm assures us of rescue, of shelter, of a shield of faithfulness. But it’s more than just physical safety. It’s an invitation to trust, to declare with unwavering conviction, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” This trust, born of intimacy, empowers us to face the world with courage, knowing we are held in divine hands.
As we internalize this message, our encounters transform. We become vessels of the Father’s love, radiating His care to every person we meet. Each interaction becomes an opportunity to share the intimacy we’ve found, to invite others into the embrace of a God who provides and protects.
Growing in Intimacy/Union with Jesus
Psalm 91 reveals the Father’s heart, a heart of love, protection, and unwavering faithfulness. Jesus, as the Son, perfectly embodies and reveals this divine nature. By meditating on the Father’s care in Psalm 91, we draw closer to Jesus, understanding His mission and message more profoundly. We see in Him the same refuge, the same fortress, the same unwavering love that the psalm describes. He is the ultimate expression of the Father’s love, inviting us into a deeper relationship with the Trinity.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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