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Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A shield
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
"LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you; and be our strength every morning, our salvation in times of trouble.
My soul looks to the Lord more than watchmen look for the morning more, indeed, than watchmen for the morning.
"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
Yes, LORD, in the path of your judgments we wait; your name and your Law are the soul's desire.
The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.
While he was meeting with them, he ordered them, "Don't leave Jerusalem. Instead, wait for what the Father has promised, about which you heard me speak,
God » Remember » Shield
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Help » The lord being your help
God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingFortificationsAdversityTrouble, God's Help Inenemies, of believersBeing BetrayedDependencedefence, divineGod, Titles And Names OfProtectionRefugeReliabilityRich, TheSanctuarySecurityTroubleProtection, From GodGod Being Our Refuge
God Our StrengthGod HelpsMothers DeathStrength In Hard TimesHope In Hard TimesHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And StrengthTrusting God In Difficult TimesRelationship TroublesStress And Hard TimesOvercoming Hard TimesStaying Strong During Hard TimesGetting Through Hard TimesPrayer During Hard TimesStrength And Loveshelter
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God, do not tarry too long! To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
Look, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who are guarding my life.
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land. So I have looked for you in the sanctuary, to behold your power and glory. Because your gracious love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. read more.
So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name. Just as I am satisfied with the choicest of foods, so my lips will praise you joyfully. When I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches. For you have been my strength, and in the shadow of your wings I will shout for joy.
So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name. Just as I am satisfied with the choicest of foods, so my lips will praise you joyfully. When I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches. For you have been my strength, and in the shadow of your wings I will shout for joy.
Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield. House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield.
"I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt, and you have known no god except for me, because except for me there is no savior. I took care of you in the wilderness, in a waterless land. As their pastures flourished, all their desires were met. As they were satiated, they became arrogant and therefore ignored me. read more.
"So I will be like a lion to them. Like a leopard I will stalk them along the road. I will confront them like a bear deprived of her cubs; I will tear open their ribs. I will devour them like a lion the wild beasts will rip them apart. "You have destroyed yourself, Israel, although I remain your help.
"So I will be like a lion to them. Like a leopard I will stalk them along the road. I will confront them like a bear deprived of her cubs; I will tear open their ribs. I will devour them like a lion the wild beasts will rip them apart. "You have destroyed yourself, Israel, although I remain your help.
Patience » In waiting for God
I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
"LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you; and be our strength every morning, our salvation in times of trouble.
My soul looks to the Lord more than watchmen look for the morning more, indeed, than watchmen for the morning.
"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
Yes, LORD, in the path of your judgments we wait; your name and your Law are the soul's desire.
The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.
While he was meeting with them, he ordered them, "Don't leave Jerusalem. Instead, wait for what the Father has promised, about which you heard me speak,
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Helper
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
divine Protector » A shield
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Rejoice » Who rejoices
The righteous person will rejoice when he sees your vengeance; when he washes his feet in the blood of the wicked. A person will say, "Certainly, the righteous are rewarded; certainly there is a God who judges the earth." To the Director: A special Davidic psalm to the tune of "Do Not Destroy," when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to kill him.
The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.
Find joy in his holy name; let the hearts of those who keep on seeking the LORD rejoice.
How happy are the people who can worship joyfully! LORD, they walk in the light of your presence. In your name they rejoice all day long; they exult in your justice.
As for me, I have trusted in your gracious love, my heart will rejoice in your deliverance. I will sing to the LORD, for he has dealt bountifully with me. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield. Indeed, our heart will rejoice in him, because we have placed our trust in his holy name.
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower."
Verse Concepts
God, As SaviorFortressesFortificationsComfortingenemies, of believersDeliverance, Source OfGod, The RockHornsKnowledge, Of GodProtectionRefugeReliabilityShieldsSongsSymbolsSalvation, Illustrations OfRelying Upon GodGod Being Our RefugeGod Being Our DefenceGod Being Our Fortress
God Being Our ShieldBrokenheartedYou Are Our GodStrengthfaith and strengthStaying StrongHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And StrengthGod's ProtectionStrength And FaithProtection From EnemiesProtection And SafetyStrength And LoveProtection From DangersheltercrusadesstrenghDivine ProtectionTrusting God's Will
Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor. To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great.
He has equipped me with the shield that is your salvation, Your gentleness has made me great.
He is my God, my strong stone in him I will find my refuge my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence.
Don't kill them! Otherwise, my people may forget. By your power make them stumble around; bring them down low, Lord, our Shield.
Shields » Illustrative of » Protection of God
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Trust » The reward for trusting in the lord
Trust in the LORD and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness.
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield. Indeed, our heart will rejoice in him, because we have placed our trust in his holy name.
Waiting » For protection
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress. My God of Gracious Love will meet me; God will enable me to see what happens to my enemies.
Waiting upon God » For » Protection
We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress. My God of Gracious Love will meet me; God will enable me to see what happens to my enemies.