But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. – Psalm 3:3
This name in Hebrew is Magen.
Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately
- Magen means shield, buckler and armed.
- There are four names of God in this verse. The name Lord is YHWH, Yahweh or Jehovah. I want to encourage you to memorize this verse. Write it on a 3×5 card or a sticky note and put it where you’ll see it every day.
- Meditate on this name today. Normally I think of a shield as being something a person holds in front of himself. But this verse says God is a shield around you. Think about that. I’m so glad to know that God is all around me shielding me from the enemy. What does that mean to you today?
- How has God been a shield around you?
- How do you need Him to be your protection?
A Prayer for You
Thank You, Lord, that You are a shield that is all around me. I don’t have to be afraid of anyone or anything, because You are always there to protect me. Help me to learn to recognize Your presence and protection more each day.
Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart by Gaylyn Williams.