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 Is God
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
How High is the Most High? – Psalm 91:1a
We are still pushing the dust off of this phrase, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High…” Psalm 91:1a “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 … Continue reading How High is the Most High? – Psalm 91:1a
Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
As warriors for the King, we are called to put on the Armor of God. But we've discovered through this series that God's idea of armor and man's idea of armor is very different. Instead of a uniform to hang in your closet and put on each morning, God's armor is a 24/7, 365, Kingdom … Continue reading Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
What is the Sword of the Spirit? Armor of God Part 7
Now, this Sword is the only defensive weapon in our armor. As children of God, we are taught to love, forgive, and show mercy. Still, He gives us a sword--an instrument of war, to maim or to kill. What is this about? Note that neither in the wilderness when Jesus faced Satan, nor when Jesus … Continue reading What is the Sword of the Spirit? Armor of God Part 7
What is the Helmet of Salvation? Armor of God Part 6
Here is a picture of a Roman soldier's helmet with added Christian decoration. As I said in the introduction, the Armor of God does not look like a soldier's armor. Still, you will discover that there are some similarities in the way our head is covered when we wear the Helmet of Salvation. The helmet … Continue reading What is the Helmet of Salvation? Armor of God Part 6
What is the Shield of Faith? Armor of God Part 5
Before I began digging into the meaning behind the armor of God, I didn't realize how big the Shield of Faith is. This picture may look a bit strange to you. However, the word Shield symbolically means to shield like a door. A 'door.' Does that ring any bells with you? In John 10:17, Jesus … Continue reading What is the Shield of Faith? Armor of God Part 5
What Does it Mean to Shod Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace? Armor of God – Part 4
As I illustrated in the introduction of this series, the armor of God doesn't look like the armor of a Roman soldier. Instead, it resembles the everyday clothing of a priest in the Temple. The other thing you may not know is Temple priests did not wear shoes. They were barefoot. This being the case, what does … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Shod Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace? Armor of God – Part 4
What is the Belt of Truth? Armor of God-Part 2
As I told you yesterday, putting on the armor of God is different than putting on military protection. Today we will begin our piece by piece look at what God is asking us to wear. The first piece of armor is the Belt of Truth. In our world of fake news, opinions, and so much deception, … Continue reading What is the Belt of Truth? Armor of God-Part 2
Hear God's Heart 