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Do You Have Noisesome Pestilence in Your Neighborhood? Psalm 91:3c and Summary of Psalm 91:3
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
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
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
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
Are You Abiding? Psalm 91:1b
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide…” Psalm 91:1b When I hear the word Abide, I remember a hymn we used to sing in church when I was a child. “Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and … Continue reading Are You Abiding? Psalm 91:1b
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
Monday Manna – It’s Not About What You Know but that You Know Me
In this world of constant communication, but so much false and biased information, my heart cries out for truth to the only One who knows. "Father, I must have Your words, Your truth," was my cry that morning five years ago. And in the quiet, He answered: “Fear not little flock, it is your Father’s … Continue reading Monday Manna – It’s Not About What You Know but that You Know Me
Intimacy in the Secret Place: Learning How God Speaks – Video Teaching
This is the second message I delivered at the Mi Wuk -A Time to Remember- conference. God wants us to know Him intimately through daily encounters with Him in the Secret Place. But how do we do that? How do we converse with God and hear Him? Are we making it more difficult than it … Continue reading Intimacy in the Secret Place: Learning How God Speaks – Video Teaching