Blessed be the Lord,Because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The Lord is my strength and my shield;My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,And with my song I will praise Him.
Psalm 28:6-7
God is the source of everything ever since before and up until now. He is the one who gives life and salvation, turns the impossible into an answered prayer, and protects us from all harm.
We fail, stumble, and fall, but God remains who He is. Our ability to resist sin and temptation can be overcome in moments when we are most vulnerable and alone. David encountered all of this and more in life. However, one thing he recognized was that when his strength failed, God’s remained the same.
When his life was threatened and he had to run, David cried out to God. When he was in fear and frustration, David never lost hope and continued worshiping God. The Lord was both his personal strength when his own strength failed and a shield against fear, doubt, and those who sought his life. David recognizes that the Lord was His source of confidence and strength in the presence of his enemies, and just like David, we have all the reasons to sing praises to God. We have a lot to be thankful for.
Recall a situation when God gave you favor, breakthrough, enough strength, and protection. Clearly, God doesn’t abandon you but is willing to provide for what you need. If He did it before, there’s no doubt that God will do the same thing today. If He did it to David, He can do the same thing to you.
David’s declaration that “the LORD is my strength and my shield” is an encouragement to believers of all generations, for even today, the LORD provides strength to those who trust in Him, as He is a shield to those who take refuge in His presence.
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