Psalm 84 Part 4

As we conclude our look at the benefits of pursuing a relationship with God, we want to look at verse 11. "For the Lord God is a sun and shield." This is a picture of God's overall provision and protection. First lets look at the benefit of God's provision. Else where in God's Word He promises that He will meet all of our needs according to His riches. The Bible tells us that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. God will meet all of our needs, not all of our wants. I think sometimes we get these confused with each other and put more emphasis on our wants. Then when God does not give us what we want, we tend to question Him. No where in scripture will you find God saying I will give you what you want. I think all of us could live off a whole lot less than we think we can. But think about your needs, is God meeting them. I believe if you list out your needs (physical: food, water, housing, etc...) then God is indeed meeting your needs. Second lets look at God's protection. As you think of a shield it protects the individual from possibly being cut by a sword or being shot by an arrow. A shield protects from both seen and unseen things. God is our shield. He protects us from both seen and unseen things. We need to understand that Satan is very real. That there is a battle going on that we cannot begin to understand. A battle that takes place in the heavens. Satan wants to destroy your life. He will do whatever it takes to do so. I am so thankful that God is my shield. Because the Bible tells us that, "He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world." God is our sun and shield.

Father thank you for your provision and protection in my life. Thank you that I can trust you to meet all my needs and to protect my from my enemies.