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The Shield 5: God - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) June 17, 2025
- P L U N D E R E R
- Jun 16, 2025
- 3 min read
The Bible refers to all sorts of shields that offer protection. However, the most significant of them is the One who made the various shields available in the first place - God. Without Him, Salvation, Favor, Faith, and Wisdom would be useless to Christians. And so we all must understand that God is the ultimate defense we need in all situations. Nothing can get past Him to us when we choose to stand behind Him.
Genesis 15:1 - After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
God told Abram that He was his shield. In so doing, He called Himself his protector. Remember that though imperfect, Abram (who God later renamed Abraham) had served God faithfully, walking in the fear of the Lord. So much so that when told to sacrifice the son upon whom God's great promise depended, he was ready to do as instructed. Thus displaying His complete commitment and submission to the Lord.
And the promises of Abraham continue today for those who have been grafted onto the vine through Jesus Christ (Romans 11). We are told in Galatians 3:14 - He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Having been redeemed and made righteous, those who walk in the fear of the Lord can trust that He will shield them. He will contend with the enemy - satan - who contends with them (Isaiah 49:25).
We are told in Hebrews 11:6 that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him, and one such reward is His protection. Also, we learn more in Psalm 91:4 - He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. This promise is for those who dwell "in the shelter of the Most High" (Psalm 91:1). Those who allow God to lead them in all things and let His word create the boundaries around their life are assured of this. He is the defense for His children who look to Him and call on Him.
It is imperative to know that God is not the shield for everybody. He will not arise as a shield for the wicked. He doesn't protect such people. Therefore, believers must be careful to live righteously to benefit from His protection. Doing otherwise limits Him from defending us because He must honor His word, and He has said He will not honor the petitions of the wicked in Proverbs 15:29, Psalm 34:16, and elsewhere. He also will not fulfil those prayers He has deemed detestable.
Each of us needs the ultimate protection money could never buy, and that is and will always be God Almighty. Having Him as our shield requires intentionality on our part. The Lord will continue to help us so we live according to His word and enjoy the great benefits of having Him as our shield, IJMN Amen.
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CLOSING PRAYER
Almighty God, praise be unto Your Holy Name.
Thank You, once again, for the privilege of fellowship because You have called us to gather and honor You this way.
Bless those who obeyed. Touch their lives and may Your loving hand be upon them for good.
For those who will interact with today's message at a later point, bless them as well, Lord.
And may all Your Peppers experience You as the shield that protects them and all that is of concern to them, IJMN, Amen.
LAST 10 MINUTES
It is time to call on the Lord to be your shield, just as He was for Abraham.
First, forgive others who have wronged you. We are told to forgive others so we can receive God's forgiveness in Matthew 6:12.
We need to do this so we can take the second step and repent for our sins. The Bible teaches that it is our sin that stands between us and God in Isaiah 59:1-2. If we genuinely confess our sins and repent, God will forgive us (1 John 1:9).
Now, having taken those two steps - forgiving others and repenting for your sins - ask God to be your shield. You know that issue you're dealing with…
Father, I thank You for being Jehovah Ropheka. The Master Healer.
Lord, Your word tells us in Joel 2:32 - And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has said, even among the survivors whom the LORD calls.
God, we know satan aims to steal people of the good health that is their rightful inheritance as Your children. Nevertheless, You are not a man that You should lie, and You have never been limited by anything satan has ever done or will ever do.
So, it is with confidence and praise that we come before You lifting up the healing needs of…
Glorious God! You are our Creator. The One to whom we come for all we need. You alone are the source.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
God, You have instructed Your people to ask You to receive (Matthew 7:7), so I come to You seeking provision for those in need. Lord, You alone are capable of supplying all needs, so it is You that I ask.
See and hear Your children as they cry out for Your provision. Send miraculous help to those in need. Meet and exceed those needs, God. May Your multiplication power rest upon that which You give so that it…
From JIR - Lord, I pray for all Jews. I pray that You wrap them in Your love and protect them from the oppression they have faced for many years. I pray that You give them the strength they need to continue on. I pray that You stir their hearts to turn to You and seek You as Father Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I pray that You turn their hearts of stone into hearts of flesh and open their hearts and their eyes to You Lord. I pray that You continue watching over them, covering them and protecting them. IJMN. Amen.