Psalm 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect;
The word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

Application: 

David takes joy in God’s character. He is perfect in all his ways. Therefore, his people can trust him to be their shield and protector (18:30). David then describes how God equipped, enabled, and strengthened him to fight and win against his enemies (18:32–45). David cried out for help; the Lord heard and rescued him. Although David’s enemies cry for help … there is no one to save them (18:41).*

God is faithful, blameless, and pure with those who treat Him the same way (18:25–26). He rewards obedience. Conversely, He is shrewd and humbles those who are crooked and haughty (18:26–27). He is just. David knew that with God on his side, he could defeat an enemy and overcome any opposition (18:29). Such should be our mindset as well.*

David praises God for saving him from his enemies—proof that He is the living God and not a lifeless idol. As his rock (18:46), God was David’s source of security and safety. Remembering his covenant with David to establish a royal dynasty (see 2 Sam 7:11–16), God demonstrated loyalty to his anointed king and his descendants (18:50); this blessing would even extend to the Gentiles.*

Protection, healing, and all promises made in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 are ours IF we obey God’s Word and walk by the Spirit, not according to the flesh, the world, and the devil. The IF is always on us, God is always faithful, and He is not a man that He should lie.

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 516.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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