Live Free From Fear
"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. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence" - (Psalm 91:1-3)
Is it possible to live free from fear in this dangerous and unpredictable world?
Yes, it most definitely is!
Because protection is a solid promise of God.
But it's not a promise that's offered to just anyone; it is promised to those who abide in the Lord.
To abide means "to dwell, to remain and to continue."
To abide in the shadow of the Almighty is to live in continual union with Him, keeping His Word and obeying His voice.
Those who abide in the Lord can live without dread of what the devil will do.
Let me make this clear though - God's promise of protection doesn't guarantee that the devil will leave you alone!
It means that God will give you a way of escape every time the devil rears his ugly face at you.
If you are afraid of the dangers around you, spend more time in the Word and in prayer until your trust in God overcomes your fear.
Draw closer to the Lord until you are abiding in the shadow of the Almighty and - no matter how dangerous this world becomes - He shall surely deliver you.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 91:1-16
by Kenneth Copeland
From Faith to Faith Devotional
by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland
cfaith.com
Verse 1 (Psalms 91:1)
He that dwelleth - Everyone that so dwells. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition. It is true of one; it is true of all. The word rendered “dwelleth” here is a participle from the verb to “sit,” and here means “sitting:” literally, “sitting in the secret place,” etc. The idea is that of calm repose; of resting; of sitting down - as one does in his dwelling.
In the secret place - On the meaning of this see the notes at Psalms 27:5. Compare Psalms 31:20; Psalms 32:7. Abiding where God abides. The idea is that of having one’s home or residence in the most holy place in the tabernacle or the temple, and of sitting with him in that sacred place.
Of the Most High - Of God, represented as exalted above all; over all the universe.
Shall abide - Margin, as in Hebrew, “lodge.” That is his home - his resting place - where he lodges, or passes the night. He takes up his lodging there; he makes it his home.
Under the shadow of the Almighty - Under his protection, as if under his wings. Compare the notes at Psalms 17:8. This is a general statement, and is designed as an introduction to the whole psalm, or as expressing what the psalm is intended to illustrate, “the blessedness” of the man who thus dwells with God; who makes him his friend; who makes the home of God his home.
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible
lyrics
Be strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the Lord will go before you
And His light will show the way
Be strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the one who lives within you
Will be strong in you today
Why don't you give him all of your fears?
Why don't you let him wipe all of your tears?
He knows, He's been through pain before
And He knows all that you've been looking for
So, be strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the Lord will go before you
And His light will show the way
Be Strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the one who lives within you
Will be strong in you today
Nothing can take you out of his hand
Nothing can face you can't command
I know that you will always be
In His love, in His power you will be free
So, be strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the Lord will go before you
And His light will show the way
Be Strong and take courage
Do not fear or be dismayed
For the one who lives within you
Will be strong in you today
Be strong and take courage
For the one who lives within you
Will be strong in you today
Be Strong, be Strong
Be Strong, be Strong
Be Strong, be Strong
Be Strong, be Strong
Songwriter: Basil Chiasson

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