Prayer – Lord, You are my shield, protector, and above all my Savior. You save me from…violence, evil, poverty, jealousy, envy, strife…from sin…from my enemies…from myself.
David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD
rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: "The LORD is my
rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my
refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. I called on the LORD,
who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.” 2 Samuel
22:1–4
Rock Anchor
Sea of Galilee, Israel
Meditate. Consider your enemies…and God’s protection from
them.
A shield was important in David’s time. With it you could
fend off those arrows, rock, or swords in a battle. It was actually an
essential defense mechanism. What would we compare that to today?
God’s world is a spiritual world. He is our spiritual father.
And don't address anyone here on earth as
'Father,' for only God in heaven is your spiritual Father. Matthew 23:9
He is the rock on which we can build our lives. As our loving parent, He shields us from things we cannot
even see—evil. Evil thoughts, words, and actions. We only have to ask for His
protection…as we are told in Proverbs 30. In scripture we are reminded of God’s
spiritual dimension over and over. Jesus came in a human form—because as humans
we needed to see our savior.
And now, just as you
accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your
roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith
will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense
that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world,
rather than from Christ. Colossians 2:6–8
Rejoice and give thanks. God is a shield to all who come
to Him for protection.
Verses of Salvation ~ For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11–12
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Every word of God proves
true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs
30:5
Have you memorized this scripture passage?
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