God as Refuge and Stronghold in Psalm 91 in Contemporary Nigerian Situation of Insecurity

Abstract

Life in the contemporary Nigerian society is menaced by many forces, both natural and supernatural. All these make people to live in fear, as these forces not only shorten life but render living a great burden to bear. The text of Psalm 91, like many psalms, presents God as the surest hope of strength and protection. Psalm 91 expresses great confidence in the protecting power of God in the face of any imaginable hostile force. This essay examines the argument of this psalm and brings it to bear on the many complex situations of insecurity in Nigeria. The analysis will follow a synchronic approach, taking seriously the present nature of the text of the psalm.