“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.”
– Psalm 3:3
David wrote these words when his whole world seemed to be coming apart. The comfort, peace, and stability he’d known for years came to an abrupt end. He was running for his life once again, this time as a much older man. His beloved son had launched a coup to take the kingdom of Israel from him. David fled Jerusalem, uncertain about his life and his kingdom. Nonetheless, he remained completely certain about his God!!!
His strength and encouragement would be found in no one other than God. Not in strategies and plans. Not in arms and armies. In God Almighty! David’s protection, even in the most dire circumstances, came only from God. He knew this and he depended on it. His ability to regain his kingdom would come only from God. He knew this and depended on it. David knew God, trusted in God, and utterly relied on God.
He was right to do so. God was completely faithful. God remains completely faithful! Know Him, trust in Him, and rely on Him! If you’ve embraced Jesus as your Lord, then trust in God to be your shield, your glory, and the lifter of your head. When you feel surrounded by problems, betrayed by loved ones, or chased by enemies turn to God. When you’re overwhelmed by a crisis much bigger than you are, trust in God. Seek God in prayer. Cry out to God. Rest in God rather stressing out about your own strength or abilities. Talk to God and ask God to be your shield. Pray for God to be glorified in and through your situation. Ask Him to lift your head by relieving you of any guilt or shame that holds it down.
Take comfort in the certain knowledge that Jesus died for you and lives in you. God will never abandon or ignore you because Jesus is always with you and the Holy Spirit has sealed and indwelt you. You are God’s child and He will be with you always. Ask Him to give you peace when it feels like the world is spinning out of control. Stop frantically responding to every crisis and situation with your own limited strength. Seek God’s guidance and protection. Trust His goodness and power. Pray with boldness and faith. Make Him your shield. #FollowJesus