In Psalm 121 There is a realization of the fact, that to get to the place of blessing, a long journey lies ahead – a journey beset with dangers, for the enemy of our souls does not give up easily.
(vs. 1) “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” The one who has these deep exercises, in looking around seems to see no direct pathway out; the way looks all closed in on every side. Then there comes the realization that his help comes from the Lord.
(vs. 2) “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” He then has the assurance of care all along the journey from the One who has made the heavens and the earth.
(vss. 3-4) “He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
(vss. 6-8) “The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve ... thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
The remnant in the future day will be under the special protection of the Lord (Rev. 7). Though for the most part they are unconscious of it, they are protected from the judgment falling upon the earth. They do however suffer from the persecutions of the beast and the antichrist. There is at this present time an angelic care exercised over those who put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb. 1:1414Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (Hebrews 1:14)). Both classes would seem to be covered by Psalm 91:11He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1): “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” It does not say, he that hath the knowledge of the secret place, but he that dwelleth there. We may have the knowledge, but are we really dwelling there? One has thought that the abiding under the shadow of the Almighty, might be said to be exercised in an especial way when His own are gathered together waiting upon Him.
Another care is exercised, according to Phil. 1:66Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Philippians 1:6); but it is followed by exhortations in Phil. 1:1010That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; (Philippians 1:10) as to our responsibility. See also 2 Cor. 1:1414As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus. (2 Corinthians 1:14). The sense of the Lord’s care over us and the exhortations as to our responsibility should strengthen the awakened desire to follow on in the path of faith, whatever the obstacles may be (Eph. 3:16-2116That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Ephesians 3:16‑21)).
When in the place of blessing, there is a going “in” (communion) and “out” (for service) that is of Him. John 10:99I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (John 10:9): “in and out, and find pasture.”