“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
Who Is God
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
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
