How many of you deal with lions or adders (cobras), or dragons on a daily basis? This verse sounds like something for a Steven Spielberg film. Yet, in reality, we all do face these enemies every day. When we pick up our tools and start digging we unmask them and the way they operate. Thou … Continue reading Thou Shalt Tread Upon the Lion and Adder… Psalm 91:13 – Revised
In Their Hands (angel’s hands), They Shall Bear You Up – Psalm 91:12 Revised
Are you ready? This verse has some priceless treasures that I believe will surprise you. They surprised me when I first saw them. Turn on your head lamps and adjust your tool belt. We are about to discover more about angels and deeper measures of God's grace. In their hands they shall bear you up, … Continue reading In Their Hands (angel’s hands), They Shall Bear You Up – Psalm 91:12 Revised
He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You – Psalm 91:11 Revised
Angels are our guardians and God’s messengers. We interact with them every day, yet few of us see them. David knew from experience (2 Samuel 24) that God’s angels are mighty and they act on God’s word. (Psalm 103:20) In our world, angels are depicted as chubby cherubs, pin-up glamour girls in gossamer attire, or … Continue reading He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You – Psalm 91:11 Revised
No Evil Shall Befall You, Nor Shall Any Plague Come Near Your Dwelling – Psalm 91:10 Revised
“No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” Psalm 91:10 When people look at this verse they look at it in a literal sense. They say, “We will never have a burglary. No one in our family will ever get sick.” But there is something else going on here. … Continue reading No Evil Shall Befall You, Nor Shall Any Plague Come Near Your Dwelling – Psalm 91:10 Revised
Promises Made – Because – Psalm 91:9 Revised
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 Revised
With Your Eyes You Shall See the Reward of the Wicked – Psalm 91:8 Revised
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 Revised
A Thousand Shall Fall At Thy Side… Psalm 91:7 Revised
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 Revised
Summary of Psalm 91:5-6 Revised
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 Revised
You Shall Not Be Afraid from the Destruction that Lays Waste at Noonday – Psalm 91:6b Revised
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 Revised
You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Pestilence that Walks in Darkness Psalm 91:6a Revised
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 Revised
