EGW WritingsPsalms 91

In Heavenly Places

The Secret Place of Prayer, March 20

HP 86.1

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 76, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 76, 1908, par. 15

All night I was restful and happy; and although in the morning we had to change cars, the peace of Christ remained with me. This peace and joy I wish to express, not only in words, but in my life. I realized the fulfilment of the precious promise, “At eventime it shall be light.” [Zechariah 14:7.] “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” [Psalm 91:1.]

Prayer

Chapter 1—God Invites Us To Pray

Pr 9.1

God Welcomes Us to His Audience Chamber—We come to God by special invitation, and He waits to welcome us to His audience chamber. The first disciples who followed Jesus were not satisfied with a hurried conversation with Him by the way; they said, “Rabbi, ... where dwellest Thou? ... They came and saw where He dwelt, and abode with Him that day.” John 1:38, 39. So we may be admitted into closest intimacy and communion with God. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Let those who desire the blessing of God knock and wait at the door of mercy with firm assurance, saying, For Thou, O Lord, hast said, “Everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”(Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, 131.)

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7.

MB 131.2

“Knock.” We come to God by special invitation, and He waits to welcome us to His audience chamber. The first disciples who followed Jesus were not satisfied with a hurried conversation with Him by the way; they said, “Rabbi, ... where dwellest Thou? ... They came and saw where He dwelt, and abode with Him that day.” John 1:38, 39. So we may be admitted into closest intimacy and communion with God. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1. Let those who desire the blessing of God knock and wait at the door of mercy with firm assurance, saying, For Thou, O Lord, hast said, “Everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”

From Eternity Past

Another Sodom

EP 105.5

The great mass of the world will reject God’s mercy and will be overwhelmed in swift and irretrievable ruin. But those who heed the warning shall dwell “in the secret place of the most High,” and “abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Ms 29, 1896

11LtMs, Ms 29, 1896, par. 21

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” [Psalm 91:1.] The time has now come when we need to hide in the cleft of the Rock and view the character of God. Enoch walked with God 300 years. He reflected upon God, he contemplated His character, and his life was well-pleasing in the sight of God. And on the part of His children today there should be just such a meditation upon the Word of God. It should not only be read, but carefully studied, for it furnishes the only safe standard and guide in the formation of moral character and the only sure road to intellectual culture.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 4, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 4, 1908, par. 4

All night I was happy and restful; and although in the morning we had to change cars, the peace of Christ remained with me. This peace and joy I wish to express, not only in my words, but in my life. I realized the fulfilment of the precious promises: “At even time it shall be light.” [Zechariah 14:7.] “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” [Psalm 91:1.]

Radiant Religion

Be Joyful that God Is My Helper, January 19

RRe 21.4

“Happy the man who stays by the Most High in shelter, who lives under the shadow of Almighty God, who calls the Eternal, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust’!” Psalm 91:1, 2, Moffatt.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 43, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 43, 1904, par. 14

As they have received the compassion and mercy and love of God, let men in positions of responsibility show compassion toward their fellow workers, even though these workers may have erred and gone out of the way. The Lord says to the men standing at the head of His work: “Walk softly before Me, and I will be your guide and your strength. You are not to hinder any of My servants, or destroy or lessen the influence of their work. He that abideth under the shadow of the Almighty shall be delivered from the snare of the fowler. The meek will I guide in judgment, the meek will I teach my way.” [See Psalm 91:1, 3; 25:9.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 78, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 78, 1894, par. 8

This morning—Sunday, September 9, 1894—the comforting assurance from the Lord has encouraged my heart. After seeking the Lord in earnest prayer, and presenting to Him my thank offering for the rest and freedom from pain through the past night, these words of comfort came to me with great force: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” [Psalm 91:1-4.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Ms 5, 1908

23LtMs, Ms 5, 1908, par. 11

And each worker, as he goes forth to this labor, should realize that he is as surely sent of God as were the first disciples. God’s eye follows them; His Spirit goes with them. To those who accept His great commission, He gives the assurance: “Lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” [Matthew 28:20.] “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty;” the psalmist declares, “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence: He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust; His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” [Psalm 91:1-4.] Servants of God, you have great advantages, which you should appreciate.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 14—Destruction of Sodom

PP 167.2

Like the dwellers in the vale of Siddim, the people are dreaming of prosperity and peace. “Escape for thy life,” is the warning from the angels of God; but other voices are heard saying, “Be not excited; there is no cause for alarm.” The multitudes cry, “Peace and safety,” while Heaven declares that swift destruction is about to come upon the transgressor. On the night prior to their destruction, the cities of the plain rioted in pleasure and derided the fears and warnings of the messenger of God; but those scoffers perished in the flames; that very night the door of mercy was forever closed to the wicked, careless inhabitants of Sodom. God will not always be mocked; He will not long be trifled with. “Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and He shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.” Isaiah 13:9. The great mass of the world will reject God’s mercy, and will be overwhelmed in swift and irretrievable ruin. But those who heed the warning shall dwell “in the secret place of the Most High,” and “abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” His truth shall be their shield and buckler. For them is the promise, “With long life will I satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” Psalm 91:1, 4, 16.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8

The Shield of Omnipotence

8T 121.1

“For Thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge!
Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.
For He will give His angels charge over thee,
To keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands,
Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:
The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample underfoot.
Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him:
I will set him on high, because he hath known My name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble:
I will deliver him, and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.” Psalm 91, A. R. V.

The Minnesota Worker

March 14, 1900

MinnWorker March 14, 1900, par. 5

The Spirit of God says in Psalm 27, 28, 29, 81, 89, 90, 91, 92 and 93: “These were written for those upon whom the ends of the world are come.” This being so, we should make them our every day study. Why not preserve this number of the worker, and read the above over and over again, and study the heavens?

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 1, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 1, 1897, par. 4

“Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil; that put darkness for light and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink; which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust; because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” [Isaiah 5:20-24.] Please read Psalms 91, 92, 95, and 96.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 96, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 96, 1899, par. 22

The eighty-first psalm explains why Israel was scattered. They forgot God, as the churches in our land are forgetting Him today. Read the eighty-ninth, ninetieth, ninety-first, ninety-second, and ninety-third psalms. My attention has been called to these matters. Shall we not consider the word of the Lord? These things were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come, and should they not be the objects of study in our schools? The Word of God contains instructive lessons, given in reproof, in warning, in encouragement, and in rich promises. Would not such food as this be meat in due season to the youth?

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 151, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 151, 1901, par. 10

In the ninety-first Psalm is a most wonderful description of the coming of the Lord to bring the wickedness of the wicked to an end, and to give to those who have chosen Him as their Redeemer the assurance of His love and protecting care.

16LtMs, Ms 151, 1901, par. 11

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” [Verses 1-15.]

16LtMs, Ms 151, 1901, par. 14

In the time when God’s judgments are falling without mercy, oh, how enviable to the wicked will be the position of those who abide “in the secret place of the Most High” [verse 1]—the pavilion in which the Lord hides all who have loved Him and have obeyed His commandments! The lot of the righteous is indeed an enviable one at such a time to those who are suffering because of their sins. But the door of mercy is closed to the wicked, no more prayers are offered in their behalf after probation ends.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 137, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 137, 1903, par. 8

“Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him; and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” [Psalm 91:1-16.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 52, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 52, 1907, par. 15

In quoting this Scripture from the ninety-first Psalm, the wily tempter left out the words, “In all Thy ways.” [Verse 11.] Many today are tempted in a similar manner to believe that they may experience the blessing of God, and receive the promises, without complying with the necessary conditions. There is no promise of protection to one who needlessly places himself in danger. Christ is our perfect pattern. We can successfully overcome temptation, as He overcame temptation, by the Word of God. “Get thee hence, Satan,” He replied, “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Matthew 4:7, 10.] They who trust in God, following His way, will continually be under the guardianship of holy angels; and they will receive strength for the performance of every duty that God requires of them. But they who follow their own way cannot claim the promises of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Lt 68, 1909

24LtMs, Lt 68, 1909, par. 10

Trust not in man nor in the arm of flesh. The Lord is “a God full of compassion and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” “His foundation is in the holy mountain. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.” [Psalm 86:15; 87:1-3.] Read the words of the ninety-first psalm; read them and believe in them. I seemed to be reading these words to you, in accordance with instruction I had received from the Lord.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Covert From the Tempest, May 25

JNN 156.1

“He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.”—Psalm 91:2

Darkness Before Dawn

The Comforter of His People

DD 44.3

“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.” “He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 121:5-7; 91:3-10.

Reflecting Christ

God’s People Protected, December 24

RC 372.6

“The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul” (Psalm 121:6, 7). “He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust.... Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling” (Psalm 91:3-10).—The Great Controversy, 627-630.

The Great Controversy

Chapter 39—The Time of Trouble

GC 629.4

“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.” “He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”Psalm 121:5-7; 91:3-10.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 39—“The Time of Trouble”

GC88 629.4

“The Lord is thy keeper; the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; he shall preserve thy soul.” “He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust; his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” [Psalm 121:5-7; 91:3-10.]

Christ Triumphant

Be Faithful Unto Death, November 14

CTr 325.1

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4.

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 15—Delivered From Prison

AA 153.2

“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” Psalm 34:7. God commissions His angels to save His chosen ones from calamity, to guard them from “the pestilence that walketh in darkness” and “the destruction that wasteth at noonday.” Psalm 91:6. Again and again have angels talked with men as a man speaketh with a friend, and led them to places of security. Again and again have the encouraging words of angels renewed the drooping spirits of the faithful and, carrying their minds above the things of earth, caused them to behold by faith the white robes, the crowns, the palm branches of victory, which overcomers will receive when they surround the great white throne.

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 36—The Touch of Faith

DA 348.1

When the ten lepers came to Jesus for healing, He bade them go and show themselves to the priest. On the way they were cleansed, but only one of them returned to give Him glory. The others went their way, forgetting Him who had made them whole. How many are still doing the same thing! The Lord works continually to benefit mankind. He is ever imparting His bounties. He raises up the sick from beds of languishing, He delivers men from peril which they do not see, He commissions heavenly angels to save them from calamity, to guard them from “the pestilence that walketh in darkness” and “the destruction that wasteth at noonday” (Psalm 91:6); but their hearts are unimpressed. He has given all the riches of heaven to redeem them, and yet they are unmindful of His great love. By their ingratitude they close their hearts against the grace of God. Like the heath in the desert they know not when good cometh, and their souls inhabit the parched places of the wilderness.

The Truth About Angels

Angels Strengthen Our Faith

TA 22.1

“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” Psalm 34:7. God commissions His angels to save His chosen ones from calamity, to guard them from “the pestilence that walketh in darkness” and “the destruction that wasteth at noonday.” Psalm 91:6. Again and again have angels talked with men as a man speaketh with a friend, and led them to places of security. Again and again have the encouraging words of angels renewed the drooping spirits of the faithful and, carrying their minds above the things of earth, caused them to behold by faith the white robes, the crowns, the palm branches of victory, which overcomers will receive when they surround the great white throne.—The Acts of the Apostles, 153.

From Trials to Triumph

Chapter 15—An Angel Delivers Peter From Prison

TT 81.4

Only by spiritual vision can we discern heavenly things. The spiritual ear alone can hear the harmony of heavenly voices. “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” Psalm 34:7. God commissions angels to guard His chosen ones from “the pestilence that walketh in darkness” and “the destruction that wasteth at noonday.” Psalm 91:6.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 36—The Touch of Faith Brings Healing

HLv 233.1

When the ten lepers came to Jesus for healing, they were cleansed; but only one returned to give Him glory. The others went their way, forgetting Him who had made them whole. How many still do the same thing! The Lord raises up the sick, He delivers men from peril, He commissions angels to save them from calamity, to guard them from pestilence and destruction (Psalm 91:6); yet they are unmindful of His great love. By ingratitude they close their hearts against the grace of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 119, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 119, 1895, par. 21

I arise this morning at half past two. I could not sleep after two, and have passed rather a restless night, but feel no pain. I have been pleading with my heavenly Father for myself, for my son Edson, for Emma, and for their companions, that the Lord will keep them in safety, and protect them from “the pestilence that walketh in darkness,” and from the “destruction that wasteth at noonday.” [Psalm 91:6.] I pray for W. C. White, and for his children, who are so far separated from their father. I shall be happy to see parent and children once more united. W. C. White has lived a lonely life lately.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Ms 58, 1896

11LtMs, Ms 58, 1896, par. 7

The angel of the Lord went through the land of the Pharaohs with thunder and flame, and with “the pestilence that walketh in darkness” (Psalm 91:6) until the pride of every household was laid low. “And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness: and gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people; that they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws.” Psalm 105:43-45. God cares no less for His children today than He cared for Israel.

Education

Chapter 19—History and Prophecy

Ed 181.4

“Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
Even the Most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9, 10.

Lift Him Up

On the Edge of a Stupendous Crisis, December 16

LHU 364.7

“Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
Even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling” (Psalm 91:9, 10)....

Prophets and Kings

Chapter 43—The Unseen Watcher

PK 538.3

“Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
Even the Most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9, 10.

From Eternity Past

The Rainbow—Sign of God’s Kindness

EP 64.2

Thus God will destroy the wicked from off the earth. But the righteous will be preserved as Noah was preserved in the ark. Says the psalmist: “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation, there shall no evil befall thee.” Psalm 91:9, 10; see also verse 14; and Psalm 27:5.

From Splendor to Shadow

Chapter 43—Belshazzar’s Feast: Babylon’s Last Night

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
Even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Psalm 91:9, 10

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 78, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 78, 1893, par. 21

Jesus has invited you to come to Him with all your burdens. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, ... and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Then why unload your burden to human agents like yourself, who will only be in their turn oppressed and troubled? Why not respond to the invitation of Christ and come unto Him, the dear Saviour, as He has invited you? “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9, 10. “Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” “For it became him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Hebrews 2:17, 18, 10, 11. Isaiah 59:14-17.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 258, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 258, 1907, par. 8

Before the Son of man appears in the clouds of heaven, everything in nature will be convulsed. Lightning from heaven, uniting with the fire in the earth, will cause the mountains to burn like a furnace and pour out their floods of lava over villages and cities. Molten masses of rock, thrown into the water by the upheaval of things hidden in the earth, will cause the water to boil, and they will send forth rocks and earth. There will be mighty earthquakes and great destruction of human life. But as in the days of the great deluge Noah was preserved in the ark that God had prepared for him, so in these days of destruction and calamity God will be the refuge of His believing ones. Through the psalmist, He declares: “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” “For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.” [Psalm 91:9, 10; 27:5.] Then shall we not make the Lord our surety and our defense?

This Day With God

Our Guardian Angels, May 31

TDG 160.1

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:9-11.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 36, 1889

6LtMs, Ms 36, 1889, par. 12

The Word of God forces this matter upon us that we will not be betrayed into sin. God presents the matter to our minds, weaving it into one of His most encouraging promises, to show man that he is never alone, that a helper is at hand. Consider these words: “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9, 10. The agencies in this work, though unseen, shall accomplish the work, “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” verse 11.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 97, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 97, 1892, par. 8

“Because thou hast made the Lord which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation, there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling, for he shall give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Psalm 91:9-12.] This was the prophecy not only concerning the Author of our salvation, but all who shall believe on Him. The heavenly angels have intense solicitude, as only angels can have, for all that is going on upon the earth. There are thousands of thousands, and ten times ten thousands who are waiting to cooperate with the human agent. They are acquainted not only with all that is going on in the earth, but also in heaven. They are willing missionaries, from a holy heaven, to bring messages of mercy and love and joy to the living agents upon the earth.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 8—After the Flood

PP 110.3

Thus God will destroy the wicked from off the earth. But the righteous will be preserved in the midst of these commotions, as Noah was preserved in the ark. God will be their refuge, and under His wings shall they trust. Says the psalmist: “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee.” Psalm 91:9, 10. “In the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me.” Psalm 27:5. God’s promise is, “Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known My name.” Psalm 91:14.

In Heavenly Places

Never Accept Satan’s Dare, September 5

HP 255.3

In quoting the scripture Satan left out a very important point, ... “to keep thee in all thy ways” (Psalm 91:11). In consenting to do Satan’s bidding, Christ would be venturing into Satan’s ways, not in ways that God had devised for His Son. That was a dare, and Satan’s agents are full of presumptuous dares to get a chance to work his will with those who will accept his dare. But Christ would not accept the dare of Satan. Christ would not enter into controversy with the arch deceiver and tempter. He said, “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” ...

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 153, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 153, 1899, par. 12

Satan desired Christ to make Himself guilty of the sin of presumption by needlessly exposing His life. He did not repeat the whole of the quotation, but left out the words, “In all thy ways,” that is, In the path of duty. [Psalm 91:11.] If Christ had presumed on God’s mercy by risking His life to give Satan evidence of His Messiahship, He would not have been in the path of duty.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 7, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 7, 1900, par. 16

Then Satan took Christ to the pinnacle of the temple, and told Him to cast Himself down, saying, “It is written, He will give his angels charge over thee to keep thee,” leaving out the words, “in all thy ways.” [Luke 4:9, 10; Psalm 91:11.] Thus he tried to lead Him to commit the sin of presumption. He reminded Him of the ministration of angels. But no temptation could make the Saviour accept the challenge of the tempter. His time to show His divine power had not yet come. He was fully aware of the glory He had with the Father before the world was. But then His was a willing submission to the divine will, and it was unchanged now. This was His time of trial and temptation, which He must endure, however cruel and cutting it might be. He saw Himself uplifted on the cross of Calvary, having suffered a shameful rejection at the hands of His own nation. But He knew that by suffering and sorrow and a cruel death He was to bruise the serpent’s head. The giving up of His life was to be the price of the world’s redemption.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 96, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 96, 1900, par. 6

Let all remember how adroitly and cunningly did Satan command Christ to cast Himself from the temple, quoting Scripture to show Him that it was the very thing for Him to do, for in this way He could give evidence to all the people that He was what He claimed to be. “If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Matthew 4:6.] In quoting this Scripture, Satan left out a very important point which reads in (Psalm 91:11), “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 147, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 147, 1901, par. 21

Christ took humanity upon His divine soul, and in the wilderness of temptation He overcame in behalf of humanity. For forty days and forty nights He was tempted of the enemy. He travelled the path which every one of us must travel. The question for us to solve is whether we will be overcomers or be overcome. Christ was an overcomer. He met the devil with, “It is written.” He entered into no argument. When Satan tempted Him to make the stones bread, He said, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” [Matthew 4:3, 4.] Then Christ was tempted in regard to ambition. Satan placed Him upon a pinnacle of the temple, saying, “Cast thyself down.” He could tell what was written. “It is written,” He said, “He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Verses 5, 6.] But Satan did not tell the whole. He left out the words, “To keep thee in all thy ways.” [Psalm 91:11.] There was a way in which Christ was to do His work, but not in a presumptuous manner. He was to be an example to humanity. He was not to show His glory by throwing Himself from a dizzy height. “It is written,” He said, “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Matthew 4:7.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 155, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 155, 1902, par. 29

Satan now suppose that he has met Jesus on His own ground. The wily foe himself presents words that proceeded from the mouth of God. He makes it evident that he is acquainted with the Scriptures. But when he quoted the promise, “He shall give His angels charge over Thee,” he omitted the words, “to keep Thee in all Thy ways;” that is, in all the ways of God’s choosing. [Psalm 91:11.] Jesus refused to go outside the path of obedience. He would not force Providence to come to His rescue, and thus fail of giving man an example of trust and submission. Never did He work a miracle in His own behalf. His wonderful works were all for the good of others. Jesus declared to Satan, “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Matthew 4:7.] God will preserve all who walk in the path of obedience; but to depart from it is to venture on Satan’s ground. There we are sure to fall. The Saviour has bidden us, “Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” [Mark 14:38.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 113, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 113, 1902, par. 14

When Satan quoted the promise, “He shall give His angels charge over thee,” he omitted the words, “to keep thee in all thy ways;” that is, in all the ways of God’s choosing. [Psalm 91:11.] Jesus refused to go outside the path of obedience. While manifesting perfect trust in His Father, He would not place Himself unbidden in a position that would necessitate the interposition of His Father to save Him from death. He would not force providence to come to His rescue, and thus fail of giving man an example of trust and submission.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 188, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 188, 1903, par. 35

Now that is what Satan presented to Him. But he left out something. He left out something in the citation that he had quoted as the words of God—“In all Thy ways.” [Psalm 91:11.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 11, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 11, 1904, par. 39

In quoting this promise, Satan omitted the words, “to keep Thee in all Thy ways,” that is, in all the ways of God’s choosing. [Psalm 91:11.] Jesus refused to go outside the path of obedience. While manifesting a perfect trust in the Father, He would not place Himself, unbidden, in a position that would necessitate the interposition of His Father to save Him from death. He would not force Providence to come to His rescue, and thus fail of giving man an example of trust and submission.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Ms 147, 1906

21LtMs, Ms 147, 1906, par. 26

Here the enemy quotes Scripture, but he does not repeat it all. He leaves out one qualification. The Scripture to which he referred says, “He shall give His angels charge over Thee, to keep Thee in all Thy ways,”—that is in the ways that God would mark out. [Psalm 91:11.] Jesus again answered him with Scripture:

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 93, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 93, 1907, par. 19

“Then the devil taketh Him into the holy city, and setteth Him upon a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down; for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee: and in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone.” [Verses 5, 6.] What did Satan leave out in this quotation? It was the words, “In all Thy ways.” [Psalm 91:11.] The angels would keep Christ in all the ways of God. “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Matthew 4:7.]

Manuscript Releases, vol. 13 [Nos. 1000-1080]

MR No. 1058—How to Meet Temptation and Controversy; the Importance of Unity

13MR 324.2

In quoting this Scripture, Satan left out a very important point, which reads in Psalm 91:11: “For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” In consenting to do Satan’s bidding, Christ would be venturing into Satan’s ways, not in ways that God had devised for His Son. That was a dare, and Satan’s agents are full of presumptuous dares to get a chance to work his will with those who will accept his dare. But Christ would not accept the dare of Satan. Christ would not enter into controversy with the arch deceiver and tempter. He said, “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” This means more than some understand. These words acknowledge the prerogative of the law of God, whom Satan was tempting, because Christ in His assumed humanity was working out the plan of redemption for the fallen race.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Ms 95, 1908

23LtMs, Ms 95, 1908, par. 4

Satan knows the Scriptures well; but when he quoted this Scripture to the Saviour, he did not quote it all. He left out the words, “In all Thy ways,” meaning, in all the ways that God had appointed. [Psalm 91:11.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 86, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 86, 1908, par. 9

“Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge concerning Thee: and in their hands they shall bear Thee up, lest at any time Thou dash Thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord Thy God.” [Matthew 4:1-7.] Satan in quoting this Scripture left out the words, “And shall keep Thee in all Thy ways.” [Psalm 91:11.] He was tempting the Son of God to walk in ways that were not appointed by the Father.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Ms 92, 1908

23LtMs, Ms 92, 1908, par. 29

But Satan left out something from the saying he attempted to quote. What was it?—“To keep Thee in all Thy ways;” that is, in the ways laid out for His feet. [Psalm 91:11.] And Jesus will keep us if we follow in the way He has planned for us to go, according to the light given us through His holy Word.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Ms 122, 1909

24LtMs, Ms 122, 1909, par. 17

But then he took Him and placed Him on a pinnacle of the temple, and he said to Him, “It is written that he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee, that he should not fall.” But he did not add, “In all thy ways,”—in the ways that God has marked out for Him. Christ declares, “It is written, Thou shall not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Verses 6, 7; Psalm 91:11.]

Maranatha

We Shall Meet Our Guardian Angels, November 2

Mar 314.1

He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11.

My Life Today

My Guardian Angel, October 25

ML 302.1

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11.

Our High Calling

Angels to Guard Us, January 17

OHC 23.1

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11.

With God at Dawn

He Sends Angel Watchers, November 11

WGD 317.1

For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 1, 1890

6LtMs, Ms 1, 1890, par. 6

Now, we want you to consider that Christ was the ladder, that Christ was the connecting link between heaven and earth, and that Christ stands as represented by that ladder, that the angels of God may communicate with man. And then what do we want? We want that living faith to believe that we are not alone. When once you impress upon the minds of the youth that there is One who is standing near them, and that He is beholding all their works, and that He is ready to help them in every emergency, do you think that they will so easily fall into temptation and sin? No, for we are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last times. In the Psalms David speaks of God’s being a refuge and a strong tower, a refuge and a fortress; unto Him we can run and we can be saved. How precious is the thought that God is our refuge and that He will be our helper in all times and in all places; and that in every emergency we have God with us; and He says that He will give His angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. [Psalm 91:11.] But why can we not take this matter in? As we walk the streets or wherever we are, Satan is on our track. When Christ engaged to fight the battles for man on this little speck of a world, He engaged to stand as our substitute and surety, and God put all heaven into His hands, with all the facilities and all the powers that heaven could afford. Now heaven is open to man, and the light and the glory of heaven is imparted to him through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Then in our God we have a helper, and we will trust in Him. We must constantly look in that direction, believing that the angels of God are round about us, and that heaven is in communication with us, because these heavenly messengers are ascending and descending upon the ladder of shining brightness. They are watching and guarding the children of men. They keep us from the influence of sin and sinning, and when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord lifts up for us a standard against the enemy.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 17, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 17, 1893, par. 8

Then Satan leads Him into the wilderness. After His long fast Satan tempts Him and said, “If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.” “But he answered and said, It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” [Matthew 4:3, 4.] Satan failed there. Why do we not use “It is written”? Why do we not preach Jesus Christ instead of lauding some great man? See Matthew 4:5, 6. Why did he not repeat, “To keep thee in all thy ways”? [Psalm 91:11.] Christ was to work no miracle in His own behalf. His work was to relieve the suffering; why humanity came here to touch humanity.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 27, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 27, 1893, par. 9

“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended he afterward hungered. And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” [Luke 4:1-4.] Here was the Son of the infinite God, and Satan came as an angel of light to him. Here he tempted him on the point of appetite. Christ was hungry and in need of food, and why did he not work this miracle? It was not in God’s plan, for Christ was to work no miracle on His own account. What was His position? He was passing over the ground where Adam fell. Adam had everything that his wants required. But fierce hunger was upon Christ, and what He wanted was food. The devil was foiled in this temptation. “Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto him, if thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Matthew 4:5, 6.] What did he leave out the other part for, which says, “to keep thee in all thy ways”? [Psalm 91:11.] While Christ was in the ways of God, no harm could come to Him. Jesus said of Satan, “He found nothing in me.” [John 14:30.] This temptation of Satan to Christ was a dare. Satan said, “If” thou be the Son of God. What would have been gained if Christ did as Satan asked him to do? Nothing. Christ meets him with “It is written.” Satan saw he could [do] nothing there.

Christ Triumphant

Angels Involved in Times of Temptation, July 8

CTr 196.1

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11, 12.

In Heavenly Places

Angels in the Home, April 2

HP 99.1

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11, 12.

Our Father Cares

Angels in the Home, June 9

OFC 172.1

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11, 12.

Radiant Religion

Angels Fulfill Promise of Divine Care, July 31

RRe 214.1

He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11, 12.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 201, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 201, 1899, par. 2

Ministers and workers and physicians have their place of appointment. To every man God has given his work to be done. Dr. Kellogg has his lot and appointment, and the enemy comes through human agencies and voices the enemy’s suggestions to present a diversion from his work God has appointed. He says, “Why do you not take hold of this class of people who are the worst in our cities and reform them. If your work is of God, you will be doing this [class of work].” “If,” “If”—there is the dare to Christ of slimy Satan and his synagogue that He can even throw Himself from the dizzy height and thus tempt Christ violate the very terms made in the counsels of heaven. He says, “It is written, I will give my angels charge over thee, and in their hands, shall he bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Luke 4:10, 11.] But the enemy of Christ knew just as well the part he left out was essential. “I will give mine angels charge over thee and keep thee in all thy ways, lest thou dash thy food against a stone.” [Psalm 91:11, 12.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Ms 115, 1909

24LtMs, Ms 115, 1909, par. 21

Well now, what did he leave out there? “He shall give his angels charge concerning thee in all his ways.” All the ways that God leads Him, not to go on the tramps of Satan, to follow his temptations, and, “in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” [Psalm 91:11, 12.] There was the temptation. And let me tell you, men who think themselves very wise are very foolish to repeat the temptations of the enemy, and repeat them and repeat them. We will have nothing to do with them. Go right on and voice the truth with all the strength of your being.

Maranatha

No Martyrs After Probation Closes, September 26

Mar 277.1

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psalm 91:15.

This Day With God

Reasonable Service, February 15

TDG 54.4

The troubles of this present time are diversified in form, but Christ has passed over the ground, and we need not be in uncertainty. He has invited us, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). The promise is, “I will be with him in trouble” (Psalm 91:15).

With God at Dawn

If I Call, God Will Answer, July 9

WGD 192.1

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Psalm 91:15.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 80, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 80, 1906, par. 12

The troubles of this present time are diversified in form, but Christ has passed over the ground, and we need not be in uncertainty. He has invited us, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” [Matthew 11:28-30.] The promise is, “I will be with him in trouble.” [Psalm 91:15.] O what a fortress and high tower He is for us.

Maranatha

What Eternity Holds for the Redeemed, December 31

Mar 373.1

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalm 91:16.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 108, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 108, 1896, par. 18

“With long life will I satisfy” you, saith the Lord. [Psalm 91:16.] “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” [Hebrews 13:5.] God has been true to you, but it is you that has forsaken God. You cannot extinguish your lamp so that it shall not be a light to the world and yet walk in the light. He who shall choose to walk in the light of the fire of his own kindling shall lie down in sorrow.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 183, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 183, 1898, par. 52

I see the danger for all teachers and people who do not render implicit obedience to their knowledge of the will of God. Many claim to be doing the service that God requires, but it is not so. They do their own will and their own way. In every trouble and perplexity we have the privilege and invitation “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5, 6. Here is the danger and inclination of the human agent—to lean to his own understanding in place of trusting our heavenly Father implicitly. The Lord will honor the faith of those who cultivate faith and trust. This is His assurance: “I am the Lord thy God; I will show him my salvation.” [See Psalm 81:10; 91:16.] Why do we not take the Word of God as truth?