Psalms 91:9-11 - Homilies By C. Short

The security of the saints.

I. THE DWELLING PLACE OF THE GOOD MAN — GOD . In such an abode we find:

1 . Shelter, protection . ( John 14:23 .)

2 . Nutriment .

3 . Rest .

4 . Companionship .

II. THE SAFETY OF THIS ABODE .

1 . Omnipotent love encompasses him .

2 . The power of the good man to convert all things to his welfare . "All things are yours."

III. THE GUARDS AND SERVANTS OF THE GOOD MAN . The angels are God's messengers and ministers.

1 . God employs innumerable invisible ministries to serve us. Angels and unseen powers "that walk the earth both when we wake and when we sleep."

2 . Innumerable visible ministries. "More servants wait on man than he'll take notice of" (see George Herbert's poem).—S.