Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Psalm 91:8 (In case you are wondering why I use the King James Version to state the verse, here it is. Strong's Concordance is based on the KJV. In order to look up the words, you need to know how the … Continue reading With Your Eyes You Shall See the Reward of the Wicked – Psalm 91:8
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A Thousand Shall Fall At Thy Side… Psalm 91:7
We all like to see the physical results of our efforts or of God’s dealings. Here in verse seven we will see how He protects and defends us so we can finish our race in victory. Psalm 91:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it … Continue reading A Thousand Shall Fall At Thy Side… Psalm 91:7
Look Out for the Arrows that Fly by Day – Psalm 91:5b
I love the Amplified version of Psalm 91:5:You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day,Normally when Psalm 91 is read, it is directed to protection from physical attack, and while it definitely covers this, the real … Continue reading Look Out for the Arrows that Fly by Day – Psalm 91:5b
You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Terror By Night – Psalm 91:5a
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
Truth Shall be Thy Shield and Buckler – Psalm 91:4c
“His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4c This eight word phrase is full of treasures. So much is said about spiritual warfare these days. You are about to discover one of the strongest weapons we have against the enemy. Just the fact that you are digging into these studies is giving the … Continue reading Truth Shall be Thy Shield and Buckler – Psalm 91:4c
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
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
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