How can we experience God's "salvation" as mentioned in Psalm 91:16? Psalm 91:16 — The Heart of the Promise “With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” What “My Salvation” Encompasses • Rescue from immediate danger (Psalm 91:3–7) • Deliverance from sin and its penalty (Romans 10:9–10) • Ongoing protection and provision in this life (Psalm 34:7) • Eternal life in God’s presence (John 3:16) Receiving God’s Salvation • Believe in the Son: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.” (John 3:36) • Confess Him openly: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) • Rely on grace, not works: “It is by grace you have been saved through faith… not by works.” (Ephesians 2:8–9) • Turn from sin: “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.” (Acts 3:19) • Abide under His covering: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) Living Daily in the Reality of Salvation • Stay in close fellowship through prayer and Scripture (John 15:5; Psalm 119:105) • Trust God’s promises in every threat or trial (Psalm 91:5–6) • Obey His Word promptly (James 1:22) • Walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh (Galatians 5:16) • Share the good news with others (Matthew 28:19–20) Long Life and Satisfaction • Physical longevity as God ordains (Exodus 20:12) • Fulfillment and contentment in every season (Psalm 23:1; Philippians 4:11–13) • Ultimate, unending life with Christ (John 10:28) Assurance for Every Step • God’s faithfulness from birth to old age (Isaiah 46:4) • Completion of the saving work He began (Philippians 1:6) • Unbreakable security in Christ: “No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” (John 10:29) Experiencing the salvation promised in Psalm 91:16 starts with faith in Christ, grows through daily dependence on Him, and culminates in eternal life—an unending display of God’s rescue, protection, and satisfying love. |