I am currently doing a bible study on discovering the will of God. The book I am using is really something. It is unique in the way it tackles questions about God’s will. I started about a month ago and I have learned so much already. I came across a question that I have been meditating on for quite some time now. And it is this question and portion of the study I would like to share with you. I am sure it will be a blessing to someone.
What I will do is write down the questions and the answers I put down. The scripture used is really amazing. Here goes….
Psalm 84:11 is an outstanding verse on how good God is. Meditate on the verse, then answer the following questions.
(I used the Amplified Bible to answer this question.)
For The Lord God is a Sun and Shield; The Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and
[future] glory (honour, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from
Those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 (Amplified)
– What two things is God like? What does each of these do for us?
My answer – He is like the Sun and a Shield.
The Sun brings light. It also brings life!
A shield protects us.
The Lord is a Sun…..
As He is the Sun the darkness in my life can do nothing but flee. Darkness cannot reside in the light. The Sun comes to shine in the dark places within me. It comes to give those dead things in me life…..!
As a Shield He protects me from ALL the weapons the enemy fashions against me. No weapon can hurt me or destroy me. He is my Shield!
– What does God do?
My answer – He bestows [present] grace and [future] glory (honour, splendor and heavenly bliss)!
– What does He not do?
He does NOT withhold any good thing from me! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
and a Shield!!!!
– How do these truths help you?
Firstly these truths encourage me. They give me hope. They strengthen me. They give me confidence to face the challenges on my path.
They give me boldness as I go to Him.
And that is it. As you read the questions take time to meditate on them. Use whichever version is easy for you. The Amplified gave a deeper meaning for me. The truths you find will give you the hope you need. He is our Sun and Shield!!!
Rolain.
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