” But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.” Psalm 3:3-6
Shields are used for protection for something that is of value. Shields were once used in war in order to protect the warriors from being sliced apart by an oncoming sword. Shields are used to protect those who need protection from others who may be trying to harm them. Psalm 3: 3-6 shows us that we have a shield around us. We are considered to be of great value to our God in Heaven. Because of this we have the shield of faith that surrounds us and protects us. The Lord provides us with a barrier that guards us against spiritual attacks and schemes of the devil. In Ephesians 6: 16 Paul writes, “in addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Our shield of faith will guard us during our trials in the same way a battle shield would during a battle. When doubts arise and our beliefs are questioned, our faith in Christ will protect us. It allows us to stand firm and to know what we believe. The shield of faith also protects us when we are attacked by anxiety and fear. Our Lord provides us protection on all sides. He leaves nothing open or exposed to the enemy. Our responsibility is to believe. We are to believe in all of God’ promises and how he will use them in our lives. Our faith in his word is vital to our existence, because without it, the devil will beat us down. With every punch we are to stand firm with God’s scriptures at hand in order to present to the devil his loss and defeat in this large spiritual battle that is going on around us. Our Lord Jesus is our shield around us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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Thank you! I really needed this reminder today.
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