The Lord My Shield & Strength
Backgrounder to Deut 31-34:
With the covenant reestablished
and the nation poised at the
Jordan River, Moses completes his
duties as leader of God’s people.
He commissions Joshua as his
successor. In order for the people
to remember his message of life,
Moses records his final words
with a song and teaches it to the
nation. After pronouncing blessings
on each of the 12 tribes, Moses
climbs Mount Nebo for a final
glimpse of the Promised Land.
Lord, U are our Shield & Strength:
This is the blessing with which
Moses blessed the children
of Israel before his death:
Blessed are you, O Israel; Who is
like you, a people saved by the
Lord (Jehovah) Who is the shield
(Magen) of your help & the sword
of your majesty! (Deut 33:1, 29).
Lord Jehovah Magen, blessed is
your ability to shield your people,
to save and to help. Thank you
for the goodness of yr protecting
power and for the greatness of
your strength. Grateful you offer
yourself as the shield of my life.
Lord, forgive us for running out
from your shield and not putting
you first in our life. You say that if
I will seek first your kingdom and
righteousness, all the things I need
will be given to me, including your
shield of protection. Forgive me
for stepping out from your
covering and seeking my own.
Lord, shield us from the attacks
of the enemy. He seeks to remove
me from your will, harden my heart
to your love and lure me into
temptation and sin. Restore to
me a spirit of faith so that I will
look to your shield in every way.
Lord, the Almighty,
All Loving,
Faithful God And
You are My Shield,
My Strength
My Portion, Deliverer
My Shelter, Strong Tower
My Very Present Help
in time of need. Yes You Are!!
We will Bless the Lord forever &
We will Trust Him at all times.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.