"My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:2 NKJV
Let us carry on from yesterday, looking at Jesus, our Heavenly Bodyguard. David talks of His Father being his shield. The Lord is described as our shield; no matter what rises against us, He covers us. We are guarded from everything that would threaten us. This is why it is so important to be clothed in the Armour of God. Each piece as a task and is needed Ephesians 6:10-17.
The horn, is an emblem of strength, prominence, security, social standing, stately grace and favour. This also includes power, dominion, glory and fierceness. Just look at a bull for instance. The horns are its chief means of attack and defence. It would be extremely dangerous to be confronted in such a way. The expression, horn of salvation when applied to Christ, means a salvation of strength or a strong Saviour. To have the horn exalted denotes prosperity and triumph. Horns are also the symbol of royal dignity and power.
Salvation is an interesting word. In the Greek it is known as Soteria, and includes deliverance, preservation, soundness, prosperity, happiness, rescue and general well-being. Salvation is a present possession with a fuller realisation in the future. In other words, the word salvation doesn't only refer to our eternal life, but carries with it a much fuller blessing.
Because of our relationship with Jesus, we have access to all of this blessing and protection. It may not feel like it when things are going wrong, breaking down or the bottom falls out of our world. However, this blessing and protection is aways here for each and every one of us. He is our stronghold; our defensive structure and refuge when we are stressed or in trouble. He is the one that we can always go to, run to or call on any hour of the day or night. He is the one that endured torment and agony as He hung on a cross for each one of us and took away the sin that separated us from God. He is the one who did it for us; the only one who truly cares; the one who is eternally with us, through thick and thin.
He is Jesus, Our Lord and Saviour.
Copyright 2021 Grahame Howard
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