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
No Evil Shall Befall You, Nor Shall Any Plague Come Near Your Dwelling – Psalm 91:10
“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
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
With Your Eyes You Shall See the Reward of the Wicked – Psalm 91:8
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
A Thousand Shall Fall At Thy Side… Psalm 91:7
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
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
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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