David told Goliath this, and then soundly defeated him!

Psalm 144: 1,2 “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle—My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me.” The Lord Jesus once said that on the earth, we would suffer tribulation. John 16:33 says “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” He wanted us to be comforted and encouraged in knowing that not only does He understand what we go through, He lives within us and will help us to overcome all of the challenges that come to us throughout our lives. King David confided in God in every battle that He faced. He called God His Rock, His Fortress, his High Tower and his Deliverer. All of these names gave him hope and strength in the day of battle. Think about it, even when he faced Goliath, he declared the name of his God, “The Lord of Hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45) before he went on to defeat the giant! You might be going through a “giant sized” battle right now! Therefore, it’s time to remember that in Christ, God is your Rock, your Fortress, your High Tower, your Deliverer and your Lovingkindness. He is the one that has trained you for the battle. Allow Christ in you to rise up today, and defeat and dethrone any enemy that has come to harass or vex you. Remember, greater is He that is within you!

Psalm 144: 1,2 “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle—My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me.”

This truth is a powerful shield against all forms of evil!

One of the most important things we look for in quality relationships is truthfulness and integrity. Without that, there can be not trust. The courts are full of lawsuits alleging that people were lied to or betrayed. Unfortunately, this is part of the human condition. We fail each other because of so many variables. However, God is not man that He should lie. When He promises something, He honors His words. His integrity and nature are like a shield to all those who take refuge in Him. Think about it: most of our national issues come from broken promises, betrayal, gossip, slander and outright lies. But when we consider God’s promises, they are pure and consistent. Even though friends, family members, co-workers might change, God never changes! He remains faithful and true, and we can always trust Him. He is our shield in times of trouble!

Proverbs 30:5 (ESV) “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”