“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (I Peter 4:9, ESV) When I think of hospitality, I think of my mother. She was happiest when cooking a meal for someone or finding some small gift to give them as they left our home. I can’t remember Mom ever displaying “grumbling…
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5, ESV) According to one source, the richest man in the world is currently worth $424 billion dollars. It’s difficult for me…
“You will only look on with your eyes And see the retaliation against the wicked. For you have made the Lord, my refuge, The Most High, your dwelling place.” Psalm 91:8-9 NASB RECOMPENSE / shillumah / reward, reparation, retribution Bible Hub: “The term ‘shillumah’ refers to the concept of recompense or reward, often…
“Of the plague that stalks in darkness, Or of the destruction that devastates at noon. A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you.” Psalm 91:6-7 NASB DESTRUCTION / qeteb / ruin Webster’s 1828: The act of destroying; demolition;…
“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;” Psalm 91:5 TERROR / pachad / fear, dread, an alarm Bible Hub: “The Hebrew word ‘pachad’ primarily denotes a sense of fear or dread. It is often used to describe a profound,…
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 KJV “He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.” Psalm 91:4 NASB…
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.” Psalm 91:3 KJV First, let’s focus on a few key words. DELIVERS / natsal / to snatch away, rescue, save Webster’s 1828: “To free, release, as from restraint, to set at liberty.” SNARE /…
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 KJV This week, we will study Psalm 91 and spend…
“Because a loveless world,” said Jesus, “is a sightless world.” John 14:23 MSG Scripture reminds us repeatedly how important it is to have a vision. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish. That sounds pretty serious to me. We must be able to see…