“Surely He shall deliver you….” "Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 9 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. Psalm 91:3a David, who wrote this wonderful psalm, knew all about being delivered. In I Samuel 17 is the story of David taking on the giant Goliath. … Continue reading 9-Have You Been Delivered?
God Words
8-Who Do You Trust?
“…My God, in Him will I trust.” “Treasures from the Secret Place” Chapter 8 Psalm 91:2c Trust. In our world of deceptive reporting and Snope’s searching, with Ashley Madison calling millions adulterous males out of the closet, trust is getting a real beating. We can trust in our own abilities, our wealth, our reputation, our … Continue reading 8-Who Do You Trust?
7-My Refuge and My Fortress–What’s the Difference?
“He is my Refuge and my Fortress…” "Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 7 Psalm 91:2b Just like Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Jesus is our Refuge and our Fortress. What do you picture in your mind when you read those words? In my mind’s eye, I see a formidable middle ages castle … Continue reading 7-My Refuge and My Fortress–What’s the Difference?
6-What You Say is What You Get?
“Treasures from the Secret Place” Chapter 6 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." Psalm 91:2 There are volumes of teaching available on the power of our words and how what we sow in words, we reap physically, emotionally and spiritually. The … Continue reading 6-What You Say is What You Get?
5-Under the Shadow of the Almighty
"Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 5 Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:1b Abide under a shadow? You've got to be kidding. Shadows aren't safe, are they? Yet David says that those who dwell in the secret place, abide under a Shadow. Let’s see why David thinks this Shadow is a … Continue reading 5-Under the Shadow of the Almighty
4-Are You Hiding or Abiding?
"Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 4 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide…” Psalm 91:1b When I hear the word Abide, I remember a hymn we used to sing in church when I was a child..a very long time ago: “Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The … Continue reading 4-Are You Hiding or Abiding?
3-There IS Power in His Name…The Most High
"Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 3 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High..." Psalm 91:1 “I’m gonna tell my Daddy!” How those words used to throw up a huge stop sign to those who harassed me as a little girl. The neighbor children knew who my Daddy was and how … Continue reading 3-There IS Power in His Name…The Most High
2-Hidden in Plain Sight…The Secret Place
"Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 2 He who dwells in the Secret Place...Psalm 91:1a A Secret place…hidden, concealed, private, safe. These words come to mind when I consider a Secret Place. As I pointed out in the introduction, the old walnut tree on the corner of our block was one of my favorite secret … Continue reading 2-Hidden in Plain Sight…The Secret Place
1-This World Is Not My Home
"Treasures from the Secret Place" Chapter 1 “He who dwells…” Psalm 91:1a Do you ever feel in life, that you are a square peg trying to fit in a round hole? Your feelings, responses, beliefs, personality, core values never find a perfect counterpart? This has been my experience in the past, and this feeling grows … Continue reading 1-This World Is Not My Home
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