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JESUS OUR SHIELD!
Stella Dhinakaran
My dearly Beloved
When troubles, trials and tribulations surround us, we wish we had somebody to cover for us and stand as a shield to stop the arrows of pain and agony from flying at us. But unfortunately, in this world you find none who will stand by us. We try to protect ourselves by relying on others strength and influence. But that too does not last long. What do we do then, when we find ourselves immersed neck deep in the miry clay?
The Bible says in Proverbs 3:33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just. The key to receiving the Lords blessing is to live righteous lives. Then honor and protection becomes our portion. The Lord will Himself fight all our battles and give us victory. He will set us on high.
Ruth, a Moabite woman experienced this kind of protection and honor when she chose to follow the God (God of Israel) of Naomi, her mother-in-law. She obeyed her and followed her instructions. From a life of poverty and widowhood, her life was changed to that of abundance and was set into a family.
Beloved, when you pass through the valley of shadow of death and your heart bleeds with pain because of what you are going through, lay it all down at the feet of Jesus and take refuge under the wings of the Lord God of Israel. He will take over and fight every battle for you and make you walk victoriously among the very ones who looked down upon you.
Prayer
Dear loving Father
Help me to live a life pleasing to You. Lord, I need You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and lead me in your righteous way. I give you my all and ask you to take complete control. I lay down all my problems and sorrow at your feet. I ask You to give me justice and change every evil that is being done against me to turn for my good. I trust only in You my Lord and take refuge in You. Fight this battle for me. The glory belongs to You and You alone!
In Jesus name
Amen!