The Lord is the stronghold of my life. – Psalm 27:1
Two years ago, archaeologists in Israel reported finding a fortress in an area of the Golan Heights that dated back to the time of King David. The fortified structure within the city’s fortified perimeter had stone walls three feet thick. For those who took refuge there at the time, it would have seemed impenetrable protection.
David knew of fortified strongholds, whether they be the fortresses of the recent discovery, of a fort or protected watchtower in countryside locations, or garrisons for his soldiers. He had confidence in the protection that those places offered to him, his military, and the citizens of Israel. But he had much greater confidence in the Lord for the continual protection of his life.
Attacks coming against believers in America today are not from arrows or cannons, yet they are just as capable of injury or worse. In certain circles, politicians and others have called those who follow Christ terrorists. Legal and political challenges have been levied against believers, with accusations of them being “white supremacists,” regardless of their race, or adherents of some other type of group that involves violence and racism, conspiracies, and insurrections. To defend against these and other charges, the Bible instructs in Ephesians 6 to have at hand the “sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Then keep your trust always in the Lord.
As you pray for Christians in Congress, ask that God would provide His divine protection over them and that they “in all circumstances take up the shield of faith“ to “extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one“ (Ephesians 6:16). Pray for a spiritual revival across the United States.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
