“Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life…The one who conquers will never be […]
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 This morning I want to spend some time dwelling on the promises written here, promises enough to dispel our fears in […]
“The beloved of the LORD dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.” Deuteronomy 33:12 “The LORD…will keep your life… from this time forth and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8 As those beloved by the Lord of heaven, we dwell in safety. Safety far beyond our circumstances and far […]
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Very present. My God is very present. The footnote in my Bible says this verse may also read “well proved” – which means He has proven, time and time again, to be our help in times of trouble. Times when His […]
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 As I read this verse this morning, I noticed in the footnotes that another translation of “very present” is “well proved.” Let this sink in for a moment. Our God is well-proved. He has proven Himself faithful and true time and […]
In Pleasant Places 