On a recent day, April 13,2024, Iran launched 331 drones and missiles at Israel, each one designed to inflict harm and death. Israel’s “Iron Dome” and other named defenses, intercepted nearly all of these projectiles before they could hit any target. Very minor damage and one injury to a young girl was reported. Praise the Lord for defensive weapons of warfare.
The effectiveness of the Iron Dome was astounding. We hope that it will continue to be so. But it is not perfect.
We, however, have a perfect “defense system” in our Lord Jesus Christ. These words from Psalm 28 resonate in these days. Verse 7 and following: “The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him. The Lord is their strength, and He is a saving defense to His anointed. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance; be their shepherd also and carry them forever.”
The Lord is my shield. The Lord is a SAVING DEFENSE.
We should know that we, daily, are under attack. There is an enemy, who goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Every day he hurls fiery missiles at us. “You are a failure.” “You hypocrite.” “You will never overcome sin.” “You will always be in pain.” “You will live in fear.” “When you die, you will burn, because there will be no heaven for you.”
These, and many other “custom-made” missiles designed for you (and me) streak towards us daily. And, if we drop our guard, they will strike.
But, thank God, we can walk in victory. Let us be reminded of this passage from Ephesians. Chapter 6, verse 16 in particular.
“Taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish ALL (yes, ALL) the flaming missiles of the evil one.”
While Israel’s Iron Dome is 90% plus effective, our Shield is 100%.
Jesus is my Shield, and my faith in His ability to stand watch over me, and protect me should not be in doubt. He is my Saving Defense.
So every time a missile draws near, (and even after walking with Christ for nearly 50 years, I still must be diligent) I speak the Word of the Lord in faith. “I am accepted in the beloved.” “I do overcome by the blood of the Lamb.” “I have a future in the presence of my Savior.” “My sins are forgiven because He is faithful and just.”
For every fiery dart, My Lord has an answer. For every flaming missile aimed at me, the Shield of faith not only deflects, but EXTINGUISHES it.
So, brethren, never allow the enemy’s attempts to stall you, discredit you, lie to you, or condemn you to have any effect.
We defeat him by the blood of the Lamb, and by our testimony. We defeat him with the armor of God.
For Jesus is my Iron Dome.
And with that, you have the shortest edition of Random Convictions ever!