Psalm 3:3. “But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me: my glory, and the lifter up of my head.”
MY SHIELD. All around, there are pressures and enemies determined – Their objective is to bring saints down and dishonor our Lord. Surrounding our dwellings, the purpose in their minds, It is to bring to a stop the spread of God’s Word. Complacency and pleasure are exposed by the scriptures; The truth that sets free seems a bondage to them. The things the world needs and that Christians all treasure – We are being attacked; we need shielding from sin.
The help that we need is sent to us from God. Though the ungodly may mock and make light of the truth. The Shield God provides for us – our help is the Lord; His presence continually surrounds saints on earth. We have not yet escaped from the enemy’s land, This road of life we travel has dangers all around. But the Lord is our Shield, and will lift up His hand, Against the forces that seek to keep the saints bound.
So, in the midst of all dangers, we can lie down and rest; The Shield sustains and keeps us all safe. Our fears are removed, for in the Shield, we will trust, Though ten thousand enemies will laugh. The opposition has lost, although they don’t know it yet. They think they will make us lose hope. Only as close as the Shield will allow them to get, Are they able to come? When the attack happens, he will stop.
“I know Father God, that Thou hast allowed some challenges and attacks to come in my life. It is probably during those times when I am most aware of the presence of the Lord as a Shield and Defender. Please accept my grateful thanks for giving such assurance that keeps them from going beyond what I am able to bear. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”