And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 There is a difference between seeing and really seeing. People see with their eyes all the... Continue Reading →
Psalm 121:7-8 Keeping You From Harm
The LORD will keep you from all harm--he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 This is one of the verses that people love to be able to quote. They love the idea that God is watching over them and will not... Continue Reading →
Psalm 118:6 No Fear Of Men
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 Fear is one of the most common feelings that people have. The range of what people fear is nearly endless. It is common to hear about how people fear things like: spiders, heights, closed spaces, bugs,... Continue Reading →
Psalm 110:5 At Your Side
The Lord is at your right hand; he will crush kings on the day of his wrath. Psalm 110:5 As David wrote this psalm, he was speaking prophetically forward about Jesus. About two thousand years later, Jesus would come and begin the leading of God's people. Further on, which as yet to have fully occurred,... Continue Reading →
Ezra 8:22 Acting In Trust
I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, "The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him." Ezra 8:22 The king of Persia gave... Continue Reading →