What is a shield used for? – Stella Ramola
My dear friend, today’s Bible verse from Psalm 119:114 says, “You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.” What a beautiful promise of God! In the olden days, soldiers would go to battle wearing their armour and carrying a shield and sword. They wore the armour to protect themselves, used the sword to fight their enemies, and used the shield to cover themselves from enemy attacks. The shield provided them with safety and protection from being killed. Similarly, David compares the word of God to a shield that protects him from all his enemies.
In our daily lives, we face many struggles, such as the negativity and criticism of others, the presence of sin and the temptations that come with it, and difficult news and events that bring sadness. These challenges may take the form of pride, anger, gossip, or other destructive forces that seek to harm us. However, we have a powerful tool that can protect us from harm: the word of God, which contains ultimate truth and answers to all of life’s questions. By seeking refuge in the Lord and relying on His truth, we can find safety from the dangers that threaten us. Psalm 91:4 describes this protection by saying, “He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall find refuge. His truth will be your shield and buckler.”
When you are faced with the things of the world, such as sin, temptation, negative words, and negative actions, find refuge in the Lord. Hide yourself in Jesus and meditate on His word, which is the truth. His word will be your shield and protect you from all your battles. Through His word, God will speak to you and reveal the truth that sets you free from all your struggles. His wings will cover you and protect you from all the things of the world. So be encouraged, my dear friend, and remember that God will always cover you and hide you under His wings, which is your shield. Let us thank Him for this wonderful promise!
PRAYER:
Loving Lord, I am grateful that Your protective wings are covering me today. I commit myself to meditating upon Your word day and night so that Your truth can be my refuge. Whenever I face challenges or temptations in this world, including the harmful words and actions of others who seek to disrupt my peace and harm my life, I ask that Your wings shield me and Your truth prevail in my life. I trust Your promise of protection for today and receive this blessing in Your mighty name. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.