The Alpha of Defence

UV 3004/10000 The Alpha of Defence
My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.

Psalm 7 v 10


For many people, money or their wealth and possessions are their source of confidence and security. For some people, wisdom, knowledge or ability is their source of security. For yet others, it is their connections, network, power and influence. But for the person of God, God is His sole and chief defence or source of security. When the first person Abraham was called into a personal relationship, the Lord promised to be to him both a shield and an exceeding great reward- a shield from all that could be a threat or danger to him as well as the One who rewards him for his faith, righteousness or zeal to live an upright life in the sight of God.


Jesus revealed the full face of the enemy of mankind- satan who He described as a killer, a robber and a thief. He rules this world through sin, death, deceit and fear. Jesus is the complete Saviour who redeems us from sin and death- eternal death, premature death, deadly situations. With His perfect love, we overcome every fear. He protects us from being robbed of our peace, our health, our prosperity by preventing us from being deceived by the enemy who uses our lusts and pride to gain entrance into our lives and deceive us. He gives us the peace that the world cannot give or take away.

David who had many mortal enemies made the above declaration of faith in God being His defence. David had a body guard, horses, chariots, armour and weapons, a strong army and fortresses but He relied only on God as His ultimate defence. He knew that all these could fail him but the Lord alone would never fail him. What could mere man do to him when God was with him? We too need not fear our visible or invisible enemies, known or unknown but we need to wear the full armour of God. If our hearts are right with God, we will wear the full armour of the spirit- from the helmet of assurance of salvation to the feet of readiness to take a stand for God and to go places for Him. We would have a firm grip on the word of God and apply it daily and as frequently as needed in all of life’s situations. Our faith in the word of God is a veritable shield against our own internal fears as well as external threats and attacks of the enemy.