Monday, July 30, 2012

Fighter Verse for the week: Ps 91:7, 8

 "A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.  You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked."
Wow what a promise.  At times the fear of thousands is so very real I have a hard time remembering this.  The fear of man can be so paralyzing but thankfully God continually reminds me that He is bigger than any man/person.  He is the Almighty and He is my Father.  Thank you LORD!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Ps 91:5-6 Fighter Verse

 "You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday."  When I put these verses with the preceding verses I can really see how God's faithfulness is my shield and rampart against these terrible things.  We had 2 great sermons yesterday showing how God moves us to love Him and obey Him.  Awesome when we start to realize that we don't have to do anything.  It is His love for us that makes us able and willing to respond to Him.  Thank you LORD!!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Ps 91:3-4 Fighter Verse this week

"Surely He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.  He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
The more ways we see how God gives us armour the more we realize who He is and how He cares for us.  The eagle image (I believe it is an eagle) is really compelling when you study up on eagles and see how they teach their young to fly by keeping in the updraft under their wings.  Tara Barthel also has a great image of being under a bird's wing, kinda hot and stuffy, not always comfortable but definitely SAFE.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Ps 91:1,2 Fighter verse this week

 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to the LORD, 'He is my fortress, my God in whom I trust.'"  What a statement of faith, knowing that even God's shadow is mightier and safer than anywhere else.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Prov 18:10 Fighter Verse

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."<br />
I have been trying to memorize the Fighter Verses for 2012 and being fairly successful.&nbsp; I am finding that I have more armour in my Christian Tool Box to help me through the week.&nbsp; There is always something in the verses chosen that speak to me and I'm sure each person is able to find what encourages them in their circumstances.<br />
Maybe we can share our thoughts, via this blogspot, what encourag Ped you in the verses.<br />
For me this week's verse really helps remind me that God has given us a wonderful Kevlar vest to wear every day, when we look to His Word and use it in our daily life.&nbsp; The LORD truly is our compass point to whom we can go for direction, safety and refuge.&nbsp; He will protect us.&nbsp; Last week's text 1 Pet 5:6-11 was very eye opening.<br />
How do these verses hit you?