Tuesday, April 9, 2024

You can live free from fear - it is possible to live free from fear in this dangerous and unpredictable world. To abide in the shadow of the Almighty is to live in continual union with Him, keeping His Word and obeying His voice. But it's not a promise that's offered to just anyone; only to those who abide in the Lord. Protection is a solid promise of God. He shall surely deliver you. Those who abide in the Lord can live without dread of what the devil will do

 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


Be Strong and Take Courage
Song by Don Moen

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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