Yanked out of sleep, I sat straight up in bed. I could hear wild howls coming from Shep, our Australian Shepherd. “What on earth is going on?” I mumbled so as not to wake the boys. Fumbling in the dark, I pulled the curtain back and peered out into the dark night. I glanced back … Continue reading You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Terror By Night – Psalm 91:5a
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Under His Wings I Will Trust Psalm 91:4b
I can only remember one short period of riding a bus to school. Mostly, we walked. There were times when I dreaded it. What did we do with the books? You see backpacks weren't considered gear for students then. I think the reason I’m not any taller is because of the volumes I jostled and … Continue reading Under His Wings I Will Trust Psalm 91:4b
God Has Feathers? Yes, He Does. Psalm 91:4
Good morning from the Secret Place. David wrote an interesting description of God's care when he wrote, "He shall cover you with His feathers" Psalm 91:4a. When I first read this piece, the immediate question was, “How can God have feathers? What on earth is He talking about?” Down filled jackets and comforters are the … Continue reading God Has Feathers? Yes, He Does. Psalm 91:4
Do You Have Noisesome Pestilence in Your Neighborhood? Psalm 91:3c and Summary of Psalm 91:3
Noise is something bothersome and debilitating. It's difficult to sleep, to think, or to hear what you want to hear. David says that the LORD will deliver us from NOISOME PESTILENCE. What on earth is that? A locust invasion? Flocks of birds? Let's see: Psalm 91:3c says, “Surely, He shall deliver you from the … Continue reading Do You Have Noisesome Pestilence in Your Neighborhood? Psalm 91:3c and Summary of Psalm 91:3
What is the Snare of the Fowler? Psalm 91:3b
How many of you are bird watchers? Have you ever watched a conservationist try to snare a bird to tag for later I.D.? But conservationists don't snare people. So, why did David used this phrase with regard to human beings? I think you will be surprised. Psalm 91:3b says, “Surely, He shall deliver you from … Continue reading What is the Snare of the Fowler? Psalm 91:3b
In Him I Will Trust. Psalm 91:2c and Summary of 91:2
Trust is hard to come by in our world of deceptive reporting and fake news. But there is One we can trust in. Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” NIV In this Psalm 91:2 verse, David uses … Continue reading In Him I Will Trust. Psalm 91:2c and Summary of 91:2
What’s the Difference Between My Refuge and My Fortress? Psalm 91:2b
David wrote I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91:2b If the LORD is our Refuge and our Fortress does 'Refuge and Fortress,' what does that mean and how are they different? REFUGE-- In my mind’s eye, I see a formidable … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between My Refuge and My Fortress? Psalm 91:2b
Who Do You Say I AM? Psalm 91:2a
There are volumes of teaching on the power of our words and how what we sow in words, we reap physically, emotionally and spiritually. What we say about the Lord is particularly important. Scripture tells us that out of the abundance of our hearts our mouths speak, so, what we believe about the Lord is … Continue reading Who Do You Say I AM? Psalm 91:2a
Under the Shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:1b and Summary of Psalm 91:1
I love the Amplified translation of this psalm. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. Psalm 91:1 AMP We covered the word shadow in the last post. But this is more than a normal … Continue reading Under the Shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:1b and Summary of Psalm 91:1
Are You Under His Shadow? Psalm 91:1b
He who dwells in the secret place, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1b Under a shadow? Shadows aren't safe. Are they? Yet David says that those who dwell in the secret place, abide under a Shadow. David thinks this Shadow is a great place. Let's find out why. The word “under” … Continue reading Are You Under His Shadow? Psalm 91:1b
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