My shield is in God

Saying “my shield is in God” is a great declaration of faith, because with this we are saying that our whole life depends on God, that we hide our weakness under His strength and that we rest completely in His love and mercy.

The Bible says:

My shield is God Most High,
who saves the upright in heart.

Psalm 7:10

The people of Israel on their pilgrimage always had a terrible problem, and they preferred to rest in Egypt or on the councils of this world, when they were supposed to put God before them and understand that their strength and care came from from the powerful hand of our Creator.

Many times we find ourselves involved in problems and difficulties and we resort to the wrong, seeking shelter in other arms that are not those of our Creator. In the Bible we find countless times when God saved His people, delivered them from other peoples who were stronger than them, performed miracles and feats in front of all their enemies. Is there better care than that of our Lord? He also guards us from evil and we can pronounce together with King David: “My shield is in God”.

Do you feel in trouble and think you’re not going to get out of there? Run to God, shed your tears before Him, pour your heart before His presence, hold on to Him and believe with all your heart that He keeps the uprights in heart.

Let us remember that a shield is not used when everything is calm, but when the battle is intense. In the same way, God reveals Himself as our shield not in moments of comfort, but in moments of deep anguish, when the darts of discouragement, fear, and confusion come against us. It is there—right there—where His protection becomes more evident. The psalmist understood that the protection of God is not symbolic; it is real, powerful, and active in the life of every believer who places his trust in the Almighty.

The Scriptures show us once and again that those who trusted in God were never left ashamed. David himself faced lions, bears, giants, armies, betrayals, and nights of tears, but in all of them he was sustained by the strong hand of the Lord. This same God, who defended His children in ancient times, continues to defend us today. His shield has not weakened, His arm has not shortened, His love has not diminished. He saves, protects, sustains, and surrounds the upright in heart with His unfailing mercy.

Do not let fear or despair convince you otherwise. Even when the storm roars around you, even when you feel that everything collapses, God remains your shield. Rest in Him. Trust Him. Hide your heart under His wings and declare, with conviction: “My shield is God.” Those who run to Him never remain abandoned. Those who trust in Him never walk alone. And those who lift their eyes to heaven will always find a Father who defends them with perfect love and unbreakable strength.