S – But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

Psalms  3:3 CSB

O – Commentary:

In the face of such antagonism, David found comfort in God’s character. Using the metaphor of a shield, he said that God was the true Source of his protection (in spite of their taunts). The psalmists often spoke of God as a shield to depict His protection (7:10; 18:2, 30; 28:7; 33:20; 59:11; 84:11; 115:9–11; 119:114; 144:2). David was confident that God would restore him to his throne. The words lifts up my head express restoration to dignity and position 

 Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 793.

A – “David found comfort in God’s character.”  As believers, we are under the constant barrage of the enemy’s attack – temptation, accusation, lies, shame and guilt.  God not only fights for us but equips us to fight using the Word of God, the armor of God and His promises.  It is spiritual warfare daily.  We must fight from the place of victory because Jesus secured that on the cross for us.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you.  Thank you for fighting for us with your presence and character.  We are equipped and prepared through the weapons you have given us.  We know in Jesus name, we will have the victory today.