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
Treasures Hidden in Psalm 91
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
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
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
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
Summary of Hebrew Understanding for Psalm 91:4
Psalm 91:4 says: “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Here is the Summary of Hebrew understanding we have discovered: When we lean upon God, look to Him to help us, and surrender our ideas and agenda and submitting to … Continue reading Summary of Hebrew Understanding for Psalm 91:4
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
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 Pestilence that Walks in Darkness Psalm 91:6a
Wow, here we go with the pestilence again -- twice in this psalm. They do get around and we are often caught unaware by their tactics. They pop out of nowhere and grab hold of our attention and our emotions. Once our ‘feelings’ are involved, it is more difficult to send them packing. Verses 5 … Continue reading You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Pestilence that Walks in Darkness Psalm 91:6a
You Shall Not Be Afraid from the Destruction that Lays Waste at Noonday – Psalm 91:6b
I love this picture. Just as this gull is soaring in the heavens, we too are meant to soar above all the enemy's schemes without fear. This part of the verse shouts with praise to our God. "You shall not be afraid -- from the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91:6b Even though … Continue reading You Shall Not Be Afraid from the Destruction that Lays Waste at Noonday – Psalm 91:6b
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