Years ago, while driving home in my car, I was pouring my heart out to God about the conditions of the world and how to deal with all the seeming chaos and threats. It was then that He told me, "There is never a reason to fear." It was as if Jesus spoke again to … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
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Take Courage – Joshua 1:9 Part 2
Are you ready for another word or two? Last time we dug into the word 'Commanded.' Now, just a reminder or brand new information if this is your first time working with Hebrew, one word can have several different Strong's definition numbers. When you look up a word in Strong's, always make sure you look … Continue reading Take Courage – Joshua 1:9 Part 2
In Conclusion – A Summary of the Hebrew Understanding of Psalm 91
We have spent weeks going through Psalm 91 verse by verse, to discover the Hebrew understanding of these sacred words. We have unearthed amazing treasure about our God and what a blessing it is to be His. Today we will conclude with a display of all of our priceless gems. One of the main things … Continue reading In Conclusion – A Summary of the Hebrew Understanding of Psalm 91
He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
Have you ever placed a phone call in an emergency and not been able to get an answer? Have you left a voice mail and never heard back from the one you called? We all have, I am sure. Well, God's policy, His promise is to answer. And not only to answer but to … Continue reading He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
God offers this promise: I will set him on high. David knew God was faithful to this word. He'd experienced it in his own life. He wrote in 2 Samuel 22:49: He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the … Continue reading I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. Psalm 91:14 NKJV I can still remember my first crush. It was in second grade at Harding School…Michael. He had blonde hair and the bluest eyes. My heart skipped a … Continue reading Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Promises Made – Because – Psalm 91:9
Verse 9 of Psalm 91 begins with the word 'because.' This is the first of three uses of the word because in the verses that finish out this psalm. The first because is spoken by David. The last two will be spoken by God. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Here is the verse … Continue reading Promises Made – Because – Psalm 91:9
Summary of Psalm 91:5-6
We've uncovered the treasure in Psalm 91: 5-6. The Biblical text says, You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. Here is a summary of the interpretation through … Continue reading Summary of Psalm 91:5-6
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
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
