Our Shield and Defense
By Greg Laurie
“For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.”
—Psalm 5:12
When the fiery arrows of Hell come flying our way, it’s nice to have a shield. And the Bible promises that God will be our shield.
The Lord said to Abram (or Abraham), “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great” (Genesis 15:1 NLT). Or, as the New King James Version puts it, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
And David sang to the Lord, “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection” (2 Samuel 22:31 NLT).
