I Am Your Shield

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"I Am Your Shield"

Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness. - GENESIS 15:6

It is no good saying you believe God is stronger than the devil if you do not act on that belief. Faith not only believes this but acts on it by quickly standing up to the devil and saying something similar to what David said when he stood before Goliath: "You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts" (1 Sm 17:45). You must never forget that God is much more powerful than the devil. Hold on to that, and quickly raise your shield whenever you experience an attack of Satan’s "fiery darts."

The passage that introduces this devotion focuses on an incident in Abraham’s life that took place when he was exhausted after making a great stand. Doubtless, Satan would have attacked him with thoughts like: "What is the point of all this action of God on your behalf and all these promises when you do not have an heir to carry on your line? God doesn’t seem to have as much power as it would appear."

Abraham was fearful at this point until the Lord came to him and gave him these glorious words: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great" (Gn 15:1). "I am your shield."Hold on to that great truth, my friend, and when under attack, quickly lift it up and remind the devil that you belong to One whose power is endless and eternal. His promises are ever sure. That is what it means to hold up the shield of faith.

Daily Prayer
O God, how grateful I am for the sureness and certainty of Your Word. Once again I feel it entering into the core of my being. Help me to put these truths into practice the very moment I come under satanic attack. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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