 | But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. |
 | But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. |
This psalm was written while David was fleeing as his own son, Absalom, was attempting to take over David's kingdom. The emotions in this psalm run strong and well they should. Yet in the midst of this turmoil David cries out to God to be his shield. God is ultimately the one who lifts our head from our current circumstances. As we cry aloud God will answer!
Today's commentary by:Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC