Ezekiel 25-28, Psalm 144
Psalm 144:1-2 (NLT)
“Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him. He makes the nations submit to me.”
In Psalm 144:1-2, David praised the Lord as his stability and strength. David believed that Father-God trained him for war, as he had to engage in many battles to establish and defend his kingdom. David spent his early years as a shepherd. He sought the Lord’s guidance and protection before all his battles. When David was on the run from King Saul, he relied on Father-God for His help and protection. David considered the Lord his shield and his refuge, and believed that Father-God granted him victory over his enemies.
These verses remind believers that we can rely on the Lord to be our foundation and our source of strength. If Father-God has equipped us with a task, we can be assured that He will equip and train us for the challenges we may face. The love that the Lord has for His people is steadfast and constant, and we can trust Him. Father-God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us and rescue us from difficult situations. Our faith in the Lord is a shield that protects us from attacks. We may not face the physical battles and enemies that David did, but the Lord will help us with our problems so we can overcome them.
Reading these verses written by David gives me hope that whatever tasks the Lord has given me, I will be able to overcome them. Sometimes I fear that I don’t have the training or intelligence to fulfill my tasks, but then I remember David, who started out as a shepherd boy and, with Father-God’s help, went on to become Israel’s greatest king. David constantly acknowledged that he owed his change in fortune to the Lord’s guidance. I know that I would not have made it this far in my life if the Holy Spirit had not been there to constantly guide me. My whole life is a testament that the Lord is my rescuer, my ally, my shield, and my foundation.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who can be your rock and salvation—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
