SURROUNDED WITH GOD’S SHIELD OF FAVOR
David wrote of God’s loving-favor and blessing as a shield that surrounded him, both protecting him from harm without, and comforting him with acceptance within. It may seem unusual to visualize God’s love and favor as a shield, which is a defensive weapon of war. But David felt surrounded by the loving arms of God, so that he was shielded from harm.
Those who are surrounded by God’s shield of favor have no reason to worry. For they are protected by God’s loving-kindness. Those encompassed by such grace need not fear. For God’s love is greater than the world’s hate. God’s love overcomes all things and withstands all things. O to be surrounded by God’s shield of favor!
PRAYER: Our Father, thank You that You are our shield of favor. Lord we are hidden in You just as You are abiding in us. Your loving-kindness is our shield. What a comfort it is to know Your favor! For it protects us and defends us from all things. Knowing that we are Yours, we are confident to do all things. In Jesus’ name. Amen.