Protection under Psalm 91

 Psalm 91 describes the exclusive benefits of God's protection, available to a True Christian (ie. a child of God). 

"...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..."

To receive the benefits described in Psalm 91, a person must:

A. Live in God's secret refuge place (V. 1, 9). This refers to God's Word in the Holy Bible, & being obedient to God's Commandments. There are 10 Commandment in the Old Testament (Exodus 20), plus 16 more in the New Testament, for a total of 26 Commandments ( see https://et-manitoulin.blogspot.com/2019/12/gods-26-commandments-for-christians.html ). There are also 1,050 imperatives for good living, peace, & joy in this world. 

B. Trust in God (V. 2). Trust is defined, created, & protected by 4 factors (or quickly destroyed by lacking 1 or more of these factors), as follows: 1. Benevolent best interest in the other party; 2. Open & honest communication; 3. Competency; and 4. Predictable behaviour. 

C. Have no fear as you truly & fully trust in God (V. 5). If you have fear of something other than God, this means you don't fully trust God, so go back and reinforce Step B. above. 

D.  Know God, love God (V. 14). You cannot truly love what you do not know, so you must fully know God first, then this deep knowledge will allow your love of God to grow. This doesn't mean fair weather friendship. This refers to total, unconditional, sacrificial love; up to & including your willingness to give up your life for God. 

E. Call upon God (V. 15). This refers to prayer. God does not hear the prayers of unrepentant sinners (see John 9:31), and God doesn't forgive your sins unless you have already forgiven all those who have tresspassed against you (see Mat 6:14-15). Therefore the required sequence is to know God, love God, repent your sins, forgive all others their sins against you, pray to God asking for forgiveness of your sins, then you can pray for protection from all other evil things as a true child of God. 

[Psalm 91:1-16 KJV]

"[1] He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. [3] Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. [4] He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. [5] Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; [6] Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. [7] A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. [8] Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. [9] Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; [10] There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. [11] For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. [12] They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. [13] Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. [14] 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. [15] He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. [16] With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him My salvation."