+DEV+ My Shield

Date: November 15, 2009 7:36 PM
Topic: +DEV+ My Shield

My Shield

“But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill.” (Psalm 3:3-4)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 3

There may be periods in our lives when we fit so comfortably with a group of believers that their joy becomes our joy, their faith our faith. Then disaster strikes. We suffer hurts and losses so devastating and so personal that the group faith alone no longer holds us up. We need—oh how we need—a deep and intimate faith-relationship with the Lord. We need a shield to protect us from the pain and humiliation. We need a shield that is tailor-made to the particular battle we are in. But who can make a customized, personalized, made-to-order shield in our emergency?

God can! In fact, He personally becomes your shield. You have Him all to yourself to meet your particular needs. He is available to you as if you alone were the object of His love and care, which you are indeed, if you are trusting Him. His promises are yours today. His goodness and bountiful gifts are available. His heart of love will meet your needs. In His good time He will bring help, and you can give all glory to Him.

Insight: God is closer to you than your need. He may not save you from the trouble you face, but He will help you through it. Look to Him to be your shield and protector.

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