"For our defense is from the Lord and from the Holy One of Israel, our King." Psalm 88:19 (89:18)
This is a verse that is very powerful, but it's something that we don't always take entirely seriously.
We live our lives in a very rough and cruel world. We live where there are people so filled with hate that they will kill indiscriminately. There are people so filled with greed that they will lower as many people as possible just to get the riches that they want. There are people so filled with envy that they will lie about so many people around them just to feel better. After thinking about this, it becomes apparent that we do need a defense in this world and in this life.
To go a step further, if we know where our defense is, wouldn't that also be where all of our lives are coming from? The one who gave us life is the one who is protecting us, just as a mother does for her children. Our defense comes from the one who gives us life and power. This is important to remember because we can't just be living our lives as if we are alone in all that we do. When you think about how many things you have to take care of, it can start to get overwhelming. Think about that dream you are pursuing. Now think about the job you're working at. Is that where you want to be? What about your family? Are you satisfied with it? Are you satisfied with your friends? Your body? The list can go on forever.
The reason why we need to remember that our defense comes from the Lord is because the Lord has a plan for each one of us. God has a plan for all of our lives, and God defends all of those lives because they need to go in the way they need to go. God provides us with moments to celebrate the grace that we have, moments to strengthen our faith, moments to come closer to God, moments to preach, moments to cry, moments to come, and moments to go. When we remember to put our lives into God's hands, there is nothing that can get in the way. God is our ultimate defense. It's time to respect that and live accordingly.
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