The compilation includes verses from both the Old and New Testament, covering a wide range of topics such as fear, anxiety, suffering, uncertainty, and despair. These passages aim to bring assurance and reassurance to individuals who may find themselves in situations that mirror the chaos and
In the tapestry of the Bible, each verse holds a unique and profound message, and Psalm 91:1 is no exception. This verse is often referred to as “911 in the Bible,” not for its association with emergency services, but for the spiritual significance it carries. In this blog post, we will explore the verse Psalm 91:1 and the profound message it conveys, offering solace, hope, and inspiration to those who seek refuge in the divine.
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911 Verses in the Bible: Exploring the Significance of Psalm 91:1
The Significance of Psalm 91:1:
Psalm 91:1, found in the Old Testament, serves as a spiritual beacon:
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
1. Dwelling in the Secret Place:
The “secret place” in this verse symbolizes a close and intimate relationship with God. It encourages us to seek communion with the Most High, entering into a sacred and personal space of connection with the divine.
2. Divine Protection and Shelter:
The imagery of abiding “under the shadow of the Almighty” suggests that those who seek refuge in God’s presence find shelter and protection. It conveys the idea that God is our ultimate protector and provider of safety in times of trouble.
3. A Message of Trust:
Psalm 91:1 is a message of trust and faith in God’s care. It encourages believers to trust in the Most High, knowing that dwelling in His presence is a place of safety and refuge.
Interpretation and Application:
- Seeking God’s Presence: Psalm 91:1 invites us to seek a deep and intimate connection with God, recognizing His presence as our ultimate refuge.
- Trust and Faith: It encourages trust in God’s divine protection and care, even in times of trouble.
- Divine Shelter: The verse assures us that God is our shelter and protector, providing safety and security.
- Personal Relationship: Psalm 91:1 underscores the importance of a personal relationship with the Most High, emphasizing the depth of the connection we can have with God.
Ezekiel 9:11 (911) reveals the rather unique way God planned to protect the righteous while he executed his wrath against the house of Judah in Jerusalem.
The prophet Ezekiel, while living in Babylon as a captive (Ezekiel 1:1), is given a vision by God. The vision shows him some of the abominable sins being committed by those still in Jerusalem which includes those who serve at the temple (Ezekiel 8). Such perverse disobedience angers God to the extent that he decides to personally punish his people.
Have you seen, O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they do the hateful things which they do here? For they have filled the land with violence and have turned to provoke Me to anger still more (Ezekiel 8:17, HBFV).
Before carrying out his wrath, however, God commands a man dressed in linen (likely an angel, Ezekiel 9:2 – 3) to use a writer’s inkhorn to mark the righteous.
And the Lord said to him (the man with a writer’s inkhorn), “Go through in the midst of the city, in the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men who are groaning and are mourning because of all the abominations that are done in her midst.”
The Lord, after the righteous are marked, then commands a group of five men (likely angels) to execute his wrath.
“Go through the city after him, and slaughter. Let not your eye spare, nor have pity. Fully destroy old men, young men and virgins, and little children and women. But do not come near any man on whom is the mark. And begin at My sanctuary.” (Ezekiel 9:5 – 6, HBFV).
Verse 11 of Ezekiel 9 (911), the last verse of the chapter, reveals what happened after God’s wrath was carried out.
And behold, the man clothed with linen, with the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, “I have done as You have commanded me.”
Number 911 and Prophecy
The only other time any of the fall Feast days (Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement or the eight day Feast of Tabernacles) fall on or include September 11 (911), in Jesus’ lifetime, is in the monumental year he started in ministry!
In 26 A.D., after the Lord turned thirty (the acceptable year for a priest to enter into God’s service, Num. 4:3, 47), he was baptized by John the Baptist (Luke 3:23). His actual ministry, however, did not begin until September 11 (911) of the same year, which is the Day of Atonement (ibid. pages 25 – 26 and appendix E). It is also the same day the Lord began his forty day fast and the start of Satan the devil’s forty days of testing and tempting him in the Judean wilderness.
The Day of Atonement in 26 A.D. was also extra special for another reason. It was the start of the Jubilee year which is announced every fiftieth year, on this Feast day, with a trumpet (Leviticus 25:9). It was a year of rejoicing as, under the Old Covenant, slaves were set free and Israelites rejoiced as land returned to their original owners (see Leviticus 25, 27).
Jesus himself confirmed his ministry began on 911 (September 11) when the Jubilee year stated. In one of his first messages, and the first one given in his hometown of Nazareth after his ministry began, Christ quoted from Isaiah 61.
Conclusion
Psalm 91:1, often referred to as “911 in the Bible,” carries a profound message of seeking refuge in the presence of the Most High. It encourages trust, faith, and a deep personal relationship with God. Just as emergency services are there to provide help in times of crisis, this verse reminds us that God is our eternal refuge and protector, ready to provide shelter and safety to those who seek Him. In times of trouble, may we find solace and strength in the shadow of the Almighty.
