March 10, 2004	Read Psalm 91
When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble.  I will rescue them and honor them.
COMFORT COMES IN “SOLDIER’S PSALM” This Psalm is printed in the Bible without a title.  We do not know for certain who the author is, although Jewish scholars have always attributed it to Moses.  Their reasoning is that when the author’s name is not given, it can be credited to the last named author; in this case, Moses.  Indeed, many of the expressions used are similar to those used by Moses. But what this Psalm has to say is more important to us than who wrote it.  It promises that God will be with us in times of trouble.  We have only to call on him, and he will answer.  He promises us deliverance.  If God is with us, who can be against us? The 91st Psalm has been called “The Soldier’s Psalm,” because generations of soldiers have found comfort in it before going into battle.  It is especially important for us today when our country faces so many dangers, both seen and unseen.  We can no longer doubt that there are forces of evil that seek to destroy us and our country. With all the perils we now face, is it not wonderful that we have the assurance provided by this Psalm? Our Heavenly Father, we are grateful to you for the comfort you have provided us in this Psalm.  You are our only hope in a world that opposes everything we hold dear.  We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. LESLIE RIGGLE

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