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Psalm 3:3 “But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.”

The reality, in the life of a believer is that there will be times that our only source of strength and encouragement will be from the LORD. That we will encounter periods where we will be so discouraged and in despair and no one will be able to help us get out of our difficulty or our dilemma. It will be during those times that what we know about God, will be our only hope and help.

The psalmist David remembered that the LORD was the only One who could lift his head up and give him the comfort he needed in order to KEEP pressing forward.

When we are experiencing despair; and troubles keep on mounting, we must know that God is our only help.
There will be times when God’s in His providence will put us in situations where we can only call on Him for relief.
And He is faithful to deliver us from our despair and from the hand of the enemy.

Have you ever given much thought about God being our shield?
Think about what a shield does…
It serves as protection and acts as a guard to defend, and give shelter to someone or something.
And today's verse says that the Lord, is a shield around us…

Have you ever had the experience of a rock hitting your windshield?
Well, the windshield was a type of shield. It protects us from being hurt.
And, our homes are a type of shield… because it shelters us from the elements like — rain, snow, the heat, and the cold.

But there is no better shelter, or protector, then God Himself.
In the same way, the Lord is our shield. He protects us from harm’s way, and He guards us from danger…  He defends us against accusations… and shelters us when we are weak…

There are many verses in the Bible that refer to God as our shield.
Here are two of my favorites.
“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word” (Psalm 119:114).
And…
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11).

And contrary to many popular teachings; the good things that He gives to those who walk uprightly are not riches, honor, and health;
But...
The good things of God are: peace of conscience…
the joy in the Holy Spirit in one’s life…
the appreciation of God's presence in one’s life…
and the blessed assurance of eternity in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
It is these good things that God never withholds from the godly…

The second half of verse 3 says, “…my glory and the One who lifts up my head”
Is God your glory? The word glory is the translation of a Hebrew word meaning “weight” or “significance.”

Some people measure their worth by beauty, or their intelligence, for some it’s money, power, or prestige.
But David, who wrote this Psalm, found his security and worth in God.
He said that many stood against him. He heard their cruel voices and was tempted to believe them, to give way to discouragement and depression. Nevertheless, he comforted and strengthened his heart with these words: "You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head."

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