Oh, how I love our Lord! He never leaves, never forsakes, is always ready to show us the way. He will lead, guide, direct, comfort, exhort, and lift up our heads and take away burdens! He is my refuge, my strength and in whom I will TRUST. I read over Psalm 91 last night in a moment of “God, help me!” (ever get a moment like that?) and I was reading about God’s protection in the midst of danger, turmoil, and sometimes our circumstances can feel like that. Anyway, I got to verse 4 “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. At first I was getting these pictures, beautiful pictures of me under this absolutely huge feathers like no one could see me and they were so soft you had to feel comforted and warm. Under these wings, I began to feel so much more protected, safe, and truly found refuge. Then I got to the word rampart. Didn’t know exactly what that meant so I looked it up. Rampart: defensive wall, protective barrier………ahhhhhhhhhh, it just fit, that’s how it is when circumstances seem to be piling up, our worries, our concerns, the heat of life………..to be under his wing of protection and the best part about this is? It’s available for everyone who places their faith in Him, when we place our faith in His faithfulness……………………jump ahead……….Psalm 91:9 “If you make the Most High your dwelling – even the Lord, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. It was a gentle reminder to me that I have a choice. IF I make Him my dwelling, put faith in Him……..THEN no harm will befall me, no disaster will come near my tent. God doesn’t promise a world free from danger or even our circumstances, but He does promise His help whenever we face danger………………IF we make HIM our dwelling. Lord, help me make YOU my dwelling today and always. Show me the truth of that and what that really means in my life. I thank you that you are my refuge, my strong tower and protection. Blessings to everyone today and remember, GOD LOVES YOU!
Month: December 2011
Some challenging thoughts…….ready?
Proverbs 16:18,19
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud
Ok, many of us may know these scriptures but I ask myself again while I walk this walk of salvation out with fear and trembling, do we REALLY know what it means? Better yet, or maybe I should say, even more challenging, do we live this way?
one further step, read these challenging scriptures…………..
Proverbs 6:16-19
16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination [a]to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who [b]spreads strife among brothers
What do these scriptures mean? Does God hate some people? I say NO! God loves people. He loves all people. His love endures forever and He will never leave or forsake. I challenge us. God does hate some behavior. He loves the sinner and hates the sin and as I challenge myself and walk this road, I extend the challenge to you. I say it is time to get serious about serving God and following His Word. Following His Word starts by getting to know His Word. Let’s dig a little deeper in these scriptures. We will look at them, one by one. Praise the Mighty Lord for His Word which does great things inside of us and feeds us truth!!!!
Butterfly Thoughts with Kelly Savage 