Verse Annotation

Verse 2 - There are times voices around us will say lies against God’s consistency and promises

Verse 3 -  God is our shield, our protector from the attacks of the devil, our flesh, and the world. He helps us to lift our heads up high

Verse 4 - We have a consistent father who always hears our calls and answers us. 

Verse 5 - We do not sleep and wake up out of our own power; it is by God’s sustenance that we are able to do even the normal, mundane things 

Verse 6 - The battle may seem gruesome and heavy, but we do not fear because God is bigger than that enemy that is seemingly surrounding us 

Verse 7 - God fights our battles

Verse 8 - Our deliverance comes from Jesus Christ, no one else. His blessings are continually abounding upon all His children

Reflection

The troubles of this world; what we need to do, objectives we need to accomplish, may seem fierce and impossible at points, especially when the battle is between our worldly desires and the desires for the kingdom of God. David reminds us through this psalm that our strength should always come from God. It is not enough to just have a desire to please God, but we must take steps towards enacting and executing that desire. 

We have been made new through Jesus Christ. Our boldness, confidence, and resilience no longer come from ourselves but from God. Who He says we are, who He has called us to be, and potentially what He wants us to do. We ought not to exalt ourselves in our own achievements, but rather in humility work in faithful stewardship “to each according to their calling”. Let us walk in the strength and power of true “sonship” in the full imputation of the righteousness of christ who lifts our head up high.

PRAYER

Thank you Jesus, for the strength, power, and presence you have graced us with. We pray that you may help us to always look to you for confidence, boldness, resilience, and peace. Even though we might be surrounded by work, school, and financial burdens, we cast all these things to you and rest in your presence. We have faith in you, that you are our shield and protector. 

In Jesus name, Amen

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