Currently I seem to be in one of the strangest parts of life..
I just graduated college and am looking for a job in my field, I've moved back home, all my friends have moved to different cities for school, jobs etc. and there doesn't seem to be much here for me any more. It really is a difficult stage to be in. I truly have no clue where I should be, if I should be waiting on God for something or if I should be choosing a specific city that isn't a small town for work or if I should do some online courses. I really truly have no idea. It's frustrating, I want to cry, I want to be out serving people again, having adventures, have peers my own age around, but that's not what my circumstances are right now.
Though I'm having a difficult time, I love how throughout the bible God is often referred to as a shield.
As I was thinking about this I pictured soldiers, and super heroes and characters who have shields portrayed in movies and I began to think about how God - when described as a shield is different.
Firstly, God as a shield, as a protector, would cover all of us (not just half of us, such as in war movies), whether we know it or not - It's unbelievable to think of all the ways He protects us that we will probably never find out about until we see Him face to face.
Secondly, a shield can represent a family or group you belong to - We belong to God!
Lastly, we wouldn't need a shield if we didn't need protection, if we weren't constantly in a spiritual battle raging around us. Thankfully God is strapped to us but we have to keep fighting, advancing forwards - pressing on, but we have a protector who loves us and covers all of us.
And that is really encouraging :)
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
~Psalm 18:30 ~
We wait in hope for the Lord, he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
even as we put our hope in you.
~Psalm 33:20-22~
