Through the Psalms #3

Through the Psalms #3

I encourage you to read the entire Psalm.

“Lord, how many are my foes!

How many rise up against me!

Many are saying of me,

‘God will not deliver him.’

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.”

Psalm 3: 1-4

David wrote this when he fled from his son Absalom. He was pursued by men who rose up against him and wanted him dead. Our enemies may not be seeking our death, yet, at times it can seem as though many foes around us.

Notice how quickly David acknowledges that God was a shield around him, how he allows God’s glory to lift his head up and not be downcast. When overwhelmed with enemies and fears, David called upon the Lord.

Shouldn’t we be doing the same? Shouldn’t we, whenever we’re surrounded by enemies or troubles, call upon God to be our shield? When we call on him he does answer from his holy mountain. Thank God!

My God, my shield and protector, thank you for answering my prayers for assistance. You are stronger than the evil one and more than capable of vanquishing him. Thank you for providing my protection.