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    by Andy Castro

March 10, 2024

'Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;' Psalm 91:9 KJV

This verse grabs my attention. In the middle of this chapter, it exerts God's powerful ability to destroy the works of Satan. This verse reminds me of the cheesy commercials that play up their product then state, "But that's not all!" It's phycological wording to reel in your attention to increase the perceived value in your mind.

But God is not cheesy. He, in this verse, is upping the ante. God is adding more goodness to your plate.…  ( Click for more )

March 3, 2024

'But Jesus was in the stern, asleep [with His head] on the [sailor's leather] cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?" ' Mark 4:38 AMP

How could Jesus be asleep in the middle of a violent storm? …  ( Click for more )

February 25, 2024

'Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.'

Psalm 91:8 KJV

On my last blog on Psalm 91:7, we talked about the difficulty of believing God's words. At times, the Word of God seems to be too good to be true. Verse 8 gets better.

When we submit our way of trying to live our life to the full and trust God's direction, we will see the enemy fail in every aspect of our life. God will also make the enemy return all he has stolen from us.

Let's break this down.

"Only with thine eyes" means you will be an actual witness on how…  ( Click for more )

February 18, 2024

'A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but danger will not come near you. '

Psalm 91:7 KJV

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

It's been a prevalent statement over the years. It's a sensible statement to remember concerning advertisements for any given product. In this world, we have to use wisdom for purchases, relationships, and quick fixes.

Unfortunately, this statement mixed with our personal experiences can taint how we view and react to God's Word.

In regards to the verse, for instance,

How…  ( Click for more )

February 11, 2024

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Psalm 91:6 KJV

Strong's Definition of pestilence.

From H1696 (in the sense of destroying); a pestilence

Root word def:

V) rbd (דבר DBR) - Speak: A careful arrangement of words or commands. KJV

After studying and meditating on this verse, here is a little of what I see and hear.

The enemy is allowed to put us in circumstances that expose our deepest fears. Exposing fears is a part of our life's process to forge in us an unshakable faith…  ( Click for more )

February 4, 2024

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Psalm 91:5 KJV

We can see here the author is still speaking to himself. Still making declarations to his soul. King David did something amazing recorded in 1 Samuel 30:6(KJV), And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

David's tribe of people were going to kill him. He was greatly distressed as we all would…  ( Click for more )

January 28, 2024

'He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. ' Psalm 91:4 KJV

Strong's Definition of truth. Contracted from H539; stability; figuratively certainty, truth, trustworthiness: - assured (-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure,…  ( Click for more )

January 21, 2024

'Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 'Psalm 91:3 KJV Strong's definition of "noisome." From H1933 (in the sense of eagerly coveting and rushing upon; by implication of falling); desire; also ruin: - calamity, iniquity, mischief, mischievous (thing), naughtiness, naughty, noisome, perverse thing, substance, very wickedness. Strong's definition of "pestilence." Comes from:H1696 (in the sense…  ( Click for more )

January 14, 2024

'I will say of the Lord; He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 'Psalm 91:2 KJV

Strong's Definition of the word "say."

A primitive root; to say (used with great latitude): - answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command (ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use [speech], utter, X verily, X…  ( Click for more )

January 7, 2024

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. KJV Psalm 91:1

Strong's definition of the word Almighty.

Comes from the root word "shâdad."

A primitive root; properly to be burly, that is, (figuratively) powerful (passively impregnable); by implication to ravage: - dead, destroy (-er), oppress, robber, spoil (-er), X utterly, (lay) waste.

I love the definition of the word "Almighty." …  ( Click for more )

December 31, 2023

' For all the pagan world is [greedily] seeking these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Only aim at and strive for and seek His kingdom, and all these things shall be supplied to you also. Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom!'

Luke 12:30-32 AMPC

Most of what Jesus has been trying to do with me since my discipleship started in 2000 is to break me of the idea that I can make anything happen without Him. He’s been tearing down the walls of pride, selfishness,…  ( Click for more )

Matthew 23:23 ESV

'"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. '

Luke 11:42 ESV

'"But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. '

This is nearly a miracle!

Two different writers of the recorded words of Jesus state the same thing. There’s…  ( Click for more )

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