But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
Psalm 3:3, NKJV
Our Shield and Warrior
One of the primary images of God in the Old Testament is that of God as Warrior. All throughout Scripture, God is frequently going to battle for His people or standing with them in the midst of difficulty—protecting them from harm.
Scripture tells us that God does not idly stand aside and watch His children fight alone. He's a warrior—our Warrior—who's actively protecting His people.
This is why the writer of Psalm 3 calls God a Shield that surrounds him. God is not distant—He is present and active in our lives. Even though we may experience pain and suffering, we can go to God for help and safety. He knows how to protect us, and fight for us.
The writer of this Psalm also says that God is the One who lifts our heads in the midst of difficulty. It can be easy to become discouraged or tired in the middle of hard times. But even in those moments, God supports us.
When we come to God as our Shield, He not only protects us, but He also gives us hope and peace. He restores the parts of us that are tired and burned out. God gives us a reason to continue to fight with hope.
If you’re in a season where you feel like you've lost hope, or you’re simply discouraged and tired, spend some time praying. Ask God to be your Shield in this difficult time. Pray for Him to restore your joy and hope, and to lift your head, as you continue to follow Him.
Reflection: When you think back on your life, how have you experienced God’s protection? Take a moment to thank Him for all that He’s done!
“But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”
Psalms 3:3 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.3.3.NKJV
Share your faith: You can reflect God’s character by helping to protect and encourage others. Look around. Who can you serve today?
Prayer: God, thank You for being present with me, even now. I want to be more aware of Your power, presence, and protection in my life. I look to You to be my shield, my strength, and my refuge. Restore my joy and help me live in light of Your grace and mercy. Even when life is hard, help me to keep my eyes on You. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Our Shield and Warrior
One of the primary images of God in the Old Testament is that of God as Warrior. All throughout Scripture, God is frequently going to battle for His people or standing with them in the midst of difficulty—protecting them from harm.
Scripture tells us that God does not idly stand aside and watch His children fight alone. He's a warrior—our Warrior—who's actively protecting His people.
This is why the writer of Psalm 3 calls God a Shield that surrounds him. God is not distant—He is present and active in our lives. Even though we may experience pain and suffering, we can go to God for help and safety. He knows how to protect us, and fight for us.
The writer of this Psalm also says that God is the One who lifts our heads in the midst of difficulty. It can be easy to become discouraged or tired in the middle of hard times. But even in those moments, God supports us.
When we come to God as our Shield, He not only protects us, but He also gives us hope and peace. He restores the parts of us that are tired and burned out. God gives us a reason to continue to fight with hope.
If you’re in a season where you feel like you've lost hope, or you’re simply discouraged and tired, spend some time praying. Ask God to be your Shield in this difficult time. Pray for Him to restore your joy and hope, and to lift your head, as you continue to follow Him.
Reflection: When you think back on your life, how have you experienced God’s protection? Take a moment to thank Him for all that He’s done!
“But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”
Psalms 3:3 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.3.3.NKJV
Share your faith: You can reflect God’s character by helping to protect and encourage others. Look around. Who can you serve today?
Prayer: God, thank You for being present with me, even now. I want to be more aware of Your power, presence, and protection in my life. I look to You to be my shield, my strength, and my refuge. Restore my joy and help me live in light of Your grace and mercy. Even when life is hard, help me to keep my eyes on You. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Note after the devotional: there have been countless times where God has protected me. He’s protected me from collisions on the highway, He’s protected me from some really bad friendships and really bad situations. He’s also gotten me out of bad situations that I found myself in. So I’m very grateful for all of that. Thank You Father God in Jesus’s name for helping me through each situation. I am trusting You to help me through the one I’m currently in as well. Amen.