Friday, January 10, 2014

The Lord, My Shield (Psalm 3:1-3)


Today's scripture: Psalm 3:1-3

This psalm
spoke to my soul this morning as my heart continues to hurt for many of my friends who are facing ongoing challenges. It can be disheartening, even for those who have a strong faith in our loving, Sovereign God.

They’re facing troubles, and some may be surrounded by so-called friends who say, “You have no help.” Moments may come when even those who sincerely trust the Lord may wonder when help will come.

T
he writer of this Psalm certainly understood trouble from those “who rise up against” him. But he knew the One who held him. He knew he could cry out to his Lord, and he would be heard.

We can do the same. No matter our trouble, no matter our pain, no matter our distress, we can cry out to our Lord. We can have confidence that He is our shield. He is the one who lifts our heads.

Life isn’t easy. And we’ve never been promised it would be. But we do have a protector, a shield against the troubles this world—and its “prince”—may bring.

Cry out to Him. If you’re feeling troubled, unsure, weary, worried … Cry out to Him. He will listen. He will shield you.

Trust Him.

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