Conditional Promises

Conditional Promises

PROMISES WITH A CONDITION

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

Without question, Psalm 91 is a real gem among the psalms. Next to Psalm 23, it probably has brought more encouragement and comfort throughout the centuries than any other psalm.

But it’s worth noting that the blessings promised in Psalm 91 are not for just anyone. They are specifically given to believers—and not just to believers in general. These benefits are targeted toward believers who specifically meet the requirements found in it. Psalm 91 is full of what we call conditional promises. That is, God promises to do certain things for us, hinging on our doing certain things that are required.

Verse 1 begins, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High . . .” The word “dwells” could be translated as “quiet and resting, enduring and remaining with consistency.” It is very similar to the word abide, which we see often in the New Testament. Jesus said, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit” (John 15:5). That word abide means “to stay in a given place, to maintain unbroken fellowship and communion with another.”

Here’s what God is saying: If you want to experience the promises of Psalm 91 – protection, provision, victory, long life, and prosperity—you must dwell in the secret place of the Most High. You must remain in constant fellowship with Him. We have relationship with God because we have put our faith in Jesus Christ and have turned from our sin. But are we living in constant fellowship with God? Many believers are not.

Prayer: God is interested in a relationship with you, not just on Sundays, but throughout the week. He wants you to dwell in the secret place of the Most High.

Scriptural Reading: Psalm 91:1-16

1. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

3. Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence.

4. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

5. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,

6. Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

7. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.

8. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked.

9. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place,

10. No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;

11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.

12. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

13. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, Th…

Conditional Promises