Hello everybody! In verse 2 when the Psalmist mentions his enemies drawing their arrows and shooting at the upright in heart, I thought of Ephesians 6 where Paul tells us how to deal with the fiery arrows of the devil. His instructions include using the shield of faith to stop the arrows from hitting their mark and doing their damage.
What is it about faith that makes a great shield? Hebrews 10:32-36 has a lot to say about faith. We know that faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen, it's assurance about the things we can not see. Also in Hebrews 11:6 we find that faith is believing that God exists and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.
Our confidence in God's promise of eternal life keeps us from faltering. As I meditated on this basic but most important truth, I personally realized that that many of my worries and concerns over this or that, will fall away as I comprehend the promise of eternal life. It frees me up not to succomb to every attack that comes my way. Eph. 6:18 also tells us to pray in the Spirit at all times and to be persistant in praying for all believers. Great instructions for handling lifes battles! I look forward to the promise in Psalm 11:7b;
"For the Lord is righteous, He loves justice; Those who do what is right shall see His face."
Praise the Lord!
What is it about faith that makes a great shield? Hebrews 10:32-36 has a lot to say about faith. We know that faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen, it's assurance about the things we can not see. Also in Hebrews 11:6 we find that faith is believing that God exists and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.
Our confidence in God's promise of eternal life keeps us from faltering. As I meditated on this basic but most important truth, I personally realized that that many of my worries and concerns over this or that, will fall away as I comprehend the promise of eternal life. It frees me up not to succomb to every attack that comes my way. Eph. 6:18 also tells us to pray in the Spirit at all times and to be persistant in praying for all believers. Great instructions for handling lifes battles! I look forward to the promise in Psalm 11:7b;
"For the Lord is righteous, He loves justice; Those who do what is right shall see His face."
Praise the Lord!
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