Passage for the day: (Prov. 30:5) “Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him."
Thought: A shield is what the ancients used to hide behind when the arrows came. When times get tough, the scriptures are a comfort, lifting up our heads. We would do well, when we are discouraged to search the scriptures and know what passages can help us when the tough times come. The Holy Spirit, the Comforter, uses the book He inspired not only to inspire us, but to protect our souls. When we are going through the valley- the rod and staff of God comforts us. God has not abandoned us to our circumstances. He did not create us and then not care. Rather, He has provided us a word of hope. When God revealed Himself to Abraham, the father of our faith, He revealed Himself as a shielf (Gen. 15:1).
I can remember once when all three of my kids were sick and my wife, Kay was in the hospital. It was overwhelming in so many ways. But I found peace of mind- not in zooing out in front of the TV or internet, but in reading the Bible and prayer. The Psalms are excellent places to go for comfort, protection, and solace for our souls in the tough times.
Memory verse: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." (Col. 3:16)
Prayer: This day, Lord, may I find your word to be my shield and strength.
Cross reference: Ps. 18:30,35 says the same as Prov. 30:5; Eph. 6: "Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
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