<--back to Psalm 91 Main Verses 1 & 2 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.I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, in Him I confidently trust!Before we begin, let's look at the original Hebrew meanings of a few of these words.Dwells - yashab (yaw-shab'): to remain, to settle, to marry, habitation, inhabit.Secret - cether (say'ther): a cover, hiding place, protection.Remain - luwn (loon) or liyn (leen): to stay permanently, continue, dwell, endure.Shadow - tsel (tsale): defense. (dictionary definition of defense is protection)Fortress - matsuwd (maw-tsood): defense, strong place.Now let's read it again,He who remains under the covering of the Most High shall stay permanently under the protection of the Almighty, Whose power no foe can … [Read more...]

<--back to Psalm 91 Main Verses 14 - 16 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he knows and understands My Name; has personal knowledge of My mercy, love, and kindness - trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never.The original Hebrew translation for high is: sagab (saw-gab') - inaccessible, safe, defend.Verses 14-16 are God speaking and confirming what we have learned from the entire chapter. The first two verses of this study we learned that if we abide in Him (obey) there is a reward (verses 3-13) If you look at the first part of this verse, Because he has set his love upon me...This confirms that love equals obedience. Jesus tells us in John 14:15 - If you really love Me, you will obey My commands. It is clear that loving God is obeying Him. That is how He knows that we really love Him.The rest of this verse simply begins His confirmation of … [Read more...]

<-- Back to Main Devotional SectionAN in depth study into Psalm 91! Psalm 91 Series Devotional at a Glance:He who Dwells in the Secret Place He WILL Save Us!! Obedience Assures Protection His Love and Mercy Abounds ConfirmationLet's Pray,Daddy God, thank You for Your protection, aid, love, and mercy. Thank You that You save us from the plots of the enemy. You are my refuge, strength, fortress, and my mighty strong tower. Help me to remember and apply all that I have learned in this study. Help me to teach my children Your ways. Thank You, In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.In His Love and Service,Lara ;)Copyright © Lara Velez, Moms of Faith, All Rights Reserved … [Read more...]