Yesterday, I went for a walk and was asking God what we might write about this week. Suddenly, I saw a giant shield in front of me. This shield was far to large for me to hold. It obviously belonged to One much bigger than me. I realized that I was walking directly behind it. It was moving ahead of me.
A sudden feeling of security washed over me, and I felt more protected and confident than ever in my life.
I heard, “Your shield protects me.” It was as if my spirit was acknowledging the truth. Remember, our spirit, once saved, is in full alignment with heaven…it’s our soul (our mind, will, and emotions) and flesh that struggle sometimes. In that moment, my spirit was testifying to my soul and flesh…that which was true. What was being seen in the unseen places. The supernatural places.
There’s no denying that there is a world operating around us that most don’t see. When we read scripture, we are made aware of this multiple times. But for today’s example, let’s remember Elisha…
“When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So, He struck them with blindness, as Elisha asked. 2 Kings 6: 15-18
If you believe that scripture is the actual Word of God, then we can agree that there are things around us that we don’t always see. But we could also agree, I would hope, that God allows us to see this world around us sometimes.
If it happened in scripture, then why couldn’t it happen today?
What would be the purpose of God showing me the shield protecting me?
Well, there are probably several reasons. One reason could be, so that I would walk with more boldness because I know He is going before me, as a shield. Another reason could be so I would tell the story and others might also begin to see and become bolder. Those are both great reasons, aren’t they?!
His shield goes before me, and He protects me from my enemies. His shield goes before me, and He makes my path secure. His shield goes before me; therefore, I never get lost. His shield goes before me, and I am never alone.
His shield goes before you too. I’m not special. He loves each of us completely.
Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One Who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and He answers me from His holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance. May Your blessing be on Your people. Psalm 3
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