Psalm 3:3 - God Is a Shield Around Us.
Psalm 3:3 (NLT) But you, O LORD, are a
shield around me; you are my glory, the one who
holds my head high.
INTRODUCTION
David was not sitting on his throne in a
place of power; he was running for his life from
his rebellious son, Absalom, and a host of
traitors. When circumstances go against us, we may be
tempted to think that God also is against us. But
David reminds us that the opposite is true. When
everything seems to go wrong, God is still for us. If a
circumstance has turned against you, don't blame God -
seek him! [Life Application SB]
COMMENTARY PEARL
Perspective Shifts
God, the head-lifter and
perspective-shifter, is the one who breathes hope into our weary
souls. He is the God who breathes on dry bones and
brings them to life. He is the one who redeems our
broken dreams and brings new opportunities out of
the ashes of our defeat. He is never at a loss
for what to do, and he always has a plan of
redemption and restoration when we only see death and
destruction.
Instead of giving in to the despair of a
cruel world, let's allow the Lord to lift our
heads to meet his eyes. In his eyes we will find
the love, the grace, and the courage to rise
again. Through his perspective we are able to see
what we could not understand on our own. His view
is greater than our own, and he doesn't miss a
thing.
Ask God to lift your head when you feel
hopeless. [365 Days of Courage by Sara Perry of
Broadstreet Pub]
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