PROMISE #223 - AUGUST 11

"​But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." ~Psalm 3:3

The Hebrew word for "shield" in this promise is a substance thick enough to be compared to the scaly hide of a crocodile. God is our defense and our shield. Nothing can penetrate His defenses. He is our glory, our God and Father. The Hebrew word for "glory" in this passage is ‘kabowd’ and it means a weighty honor He puts on us simply because we belong to Him.

When I think of the last part of this promise, I see a child before his father, with his head down in discouragement. The father doesn't want to discourage his child, so he lightly puts his finger on the little boy's chin and lifts his head until their eyes meet.

It is our God and Father who lifts up our heads when we are downcast. He is the One who holds my head high. If today finds you disappointed, may you feel your Father's loving touch lifting your head so that your eyes may meet His loving gaze.

Prayer: Responsive

Thank You for being my invincible shield that protects me from harm, Father. Thank You for Your patience with me. When I forget this truth and become discouraged, You surround me with Your glory and gently lift my head high. Help me to trust in Your faithfulness Help me to trust in this promise today

I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.