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The confidence that the Lord answers prayers makes every step firm in our journey. The Psalmist has experienced the Lord in his life: "Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy" (Psalms 28:6, ESV).
Experiencing the Lord's goodness reveals more about his divine character and strengthens our relationship with him. The Psalmist declares that God's protection and presence in his life are the secrets of his confidence.
The Lord halts everything hurled at us so that we can move forward with the confidence of his protection. Believing that the Lord is our shield is a powerful idea. In this psalm, the shield is not a hand-held weapon for soldiers in sword fights but a tall cover that a “shield bearer” carries in front of the soldier to protect him from arrows and stones (1 Samuel 17:7). In poetry, it is another word for “shield-bearer.”
This confidence causes us to trust the Lord more, resulting in a deeper faith: “In him my heart trusts, and I am helped.” It also motivates us to worship the “Shield.” The Psalmist has surrendered this poem at the Shield’s feet: “My heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.” Worship that comes from a deeper trust in God, “our shield and deliverer,” is unmatched.
Let this be your reminder: you are not unguarded. The Lord hears your cries, holds your heart, and surrounds you with a shield of mercy and strength. In every battle—seen or unseen—he stands between you and harm. So, lift your eyes, raise your song, and walk forward in confidence. His protection isn’t symbolic—it’s personal. Lean into it today and let your trust become your testimony.
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Thirty Readings and Reflections from the Book of Psalms provided by THE LODESTAR, Online Magazine for the Thinking Christian (www.thelodestar.in).
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