Our Strong Defense "But let all those rejoice who put
their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. For You, O Lord, will bless the
righteous; With favor You will
surround him as with a shield." Psalm 5:11-12 [NKJV] God is our Defender! He is our strong place, our
fortress. He is our rock. He surrounds us and protects
us, Like a shield surrounded Roman
soldiers of ancient times. In this we should be joyful. We should shout for joy knowing
that God is in control. God has our back. God will protect us. Yes, we should shout for joy! "But the Lord has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge. He has brought on them their own
iniquity, And shall cut them off in their own
wickedness; The Lord our God shall cut them
off." Psalm 94:22-23 [NKJV]