“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” (Psalm 62:2 ESV). The Psalmist in this verse refers to God as a rock, our fortress. The ancient Hebrew used the word tsur for rock, meaning strength and endurance or everlasting power. I searched deeper to understand how the ancient Hebrews used this … Continue reading Rock, by DiAnn Mills
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” —Psalm 85:6 ESV Revive embraces a joyful longing of the soul. I feel this most during personal crises when I have no idea where the unexpected exhilaration originated, until I reflect on my God who loves me. The original Hebrew word, chayah, means “to … Continue reading Revive, by DiAnn Mills
“He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend” Proverbs 22:11 ESV. Purity, tahor in Hebrew, means pure or clean. The verse continues that those who are pure or clean will be clothed in gracious speech and have God the King as a friend. The verse above speaks about purity in … Continue reading Purity, by DiAnn Mills
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 ESV I can’t think of a better place to be than under the wings of God. There we are loved, healed, protected, and kept warm eternally. Symbolically, I see an eagle shielding her eaglets from the forces of … Continue reading Under, by DiAnn Mills
Therefore, you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV In reading the above verse, I cling to an emphasis on the word expect. I sense my spirit shouting Amen! Not only is Jesus coming again, but we are instructed to be ready for a joyous, … Continue reading Expect, by DiAnn Mills