The Lord is the stronghold of my life. – Psalm 27:1
Two years ago, archaeologists in Israel reported finding a fortress in an area of the Golan Heights that dated back to the time of King David. The fortified structure within the city’s fortified perimeter had stone walls three feet thick. For those who took refuge there at the time, it would have seemed impenetrable protection.
David knew of fortified strongholds, whether they be the fortresses of the recent discovery, of a fort or protected watchtower in countryside locations, or garrisons for his soldiers. He had confidence in the protection that those places offered to him, his military, and the citizens of Israel. But he had much greater confidence in the Lord for the continual protection of his life.
Attacks coming against believers today are not from arrows or cannons, yet they are just as capable of injury or worse. In certain circles, politicians and others have called those who follow Christ terrorists. Legal and political challenges have been levied against believers, with accusations of them being “white supremacists,” regardless of their race, or adherents of some other type of group that involves violence and racism, conspiracies, and insurrections. To defend against these and other charges, the Bible instructs in Ephesians 6 to have at hand the “sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Then keep your trust always in the Lord.
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