By Dr. Kerry Knight, Emerald Beach Church of Christ
He is a shield to all who trust in Him. – II Samuel 22:31
If you are a student of the Bible you probably remember the words of Jeremiah, the prophet, when he wrote: “Peace, peace! When there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14). The false prophets of the land of Israel were promising Judah prosperity, when in fact, God was announcing severe punishment because of idolatrous abominations. “Behold, you trust in lying words that cannot profit” (Jeremiah 7:8). One thing we can definitely rely on. God will always be truthful with us. “Every word of God is pure” (Proverbs 30:5). When we trust in Him, He is like a shield, protecting us from the enemy. Since Satan is the enemy of Christians, we must remember there will never be peace with him. He walks about as a roaring lion, seeking to destroy us (I Peter 5:8). But as long as we put our trust in the heavenly Father, Satan will fail.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).
