Promise 11: Defender

11. Defender

Psalm 5.11

But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

The promise of defense and shelter by the Lord is for those who trust in Him. God defends those who trust in Him; those people will rejoice and be joyful in God. The joy arises because they feel safe and secure. When God is our defense we are free to play and romp around behind the defense and feel safe, enjoying life without fear or anxiety, in peace and happiness. They are forever singing, eternally rejoicing in the celestial meadows

Those who trust in the Lord also love His name, which is His presence revealed in the here and now. They love to experience His presence, for when “God’s name is hallowed” there will be great joy in the Lord. Those who fear, love and trust in God above all things can be certain He will defend them against all harm and danger at all times and at the right time. The spiritual attacks and temptations of Sin and Satan may come at any surprising time, but the Lord our Shepherd is always on the alert watching for sudden, unexpected attacks and is there to defend us. This defense system actually works for our protection many times and we are not even aware of it. Evil may not enter God’s Presence, which is where trust places us. 

The Holy Spirit places us in this safe place by bringing us to daily repentance and faith in the Gospel. He makes us trusters in Him; and the Lord Himself promises to defend them. Enjoy the security. We will be forever shouting for joy when we dwell in God’s eternal home in heaven; so by faith we shout for joy now while we dwell in God’s home on earth, because He defends us.