Noise is something bothersome and debilitating. It's difficult to sleep, to think, or to hear what you want to hear. David says that the LORD will deliver us from NOISOME PESTILENCE. What on earth is that? A locust invasion? Flocks of birds? Let's see: Psalm 91:3c says, “Surely, He shall deliver you from the … Continue reading Do You Have Noisesome Pestilence in Your Neighborhood? Psalm 91:3c and Summary of Psalm 91:3
Psalm 91
What is the Snare of the Fowler? Psalm 91:3b
How many of you are bird watchers? Have you ever watched a conservationist try to snare a bird to tag for later I.D.? But conservationists don't snare people. So, why did David used this phrase with regard to human beings? I think you will be surprised. Psalm 91:3b says, “Surely, He shall deliver you from … Continue reading What is the Snare of the Fowler? Psalm 91:3b
Surely He Shall Deliver You – Psalm 91:3a
David, who wrote Psalm 91, knew all about being delivered. He was delivered from Saul's attempts to kill him and delivered from certain death at the hands of Goliath. In verse 3 of Psalm 91, he wrote: "Surely He shall DELIVER you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence." Psalm 91:3a … Continue reading Surely He Shall Deliver You – Psalm 91:3a
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
The Secret Place–Hidden in Plain Sight – Psalm 91:1a Revised
We began this series with "He who dwells," and now we will see where he dwells. The text says, "He who dwells in the Secret Place…" Psalm 91:1a A Secret Place…hidden, concealed, private, safe. Don't you love this picture? A secret place, hidden in plain sight at the base of a tree trunk. As a … Continue reading The Secret Place–Hidden in Plain Sight – Psalm 91:1a Revised
Are You Ready for a Treasure Hunt?
In the fall of 2005, God drew me to Psalm 91 and filled me with treasure to last a lifetime. Just as in any hunt for treasure, there is usually a map. Psalm 91 was the map He placed in my hands and began to write on my heart. For six months, Psalm 91 is … Continue reading Are You Ready for a Treasure Hunt?
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