Like a shield – He surrounds me with His favor .
• With it comes good will and Pleasure
With His favor :
• He surrounds me
• He compasses me
• He covers me
• He shields me
• He welcomes me
• He decks me out in delight !
• He protects me
• He wraps me around !
• He overshadows me
• He lays all good things in my lap
What does it take to get surrounded by His favor? 🤔
• To live a righteous life /upright life
• Be a God – seeker
Rewards :
• I will burst forth with endless joy.
Takeaways:
• When His favor is like a shield around me – my hedge is protected and I am entirely safe and entirely satisfied
Prayer 🙏🏻
Father in Jesus Name thank you for wrapping me in your favor in Jesus Name amen.
Bible references:
“For You, Lord, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor).”
Psalm 5:12 AMPC
“For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield.”
Psalms 5:12 ASV
“Because you, LORD, bless the righteous. You cover them with favor like a shield.”
Psalms 5:12 CEB
“Our Lord, you bless those who live right, and you shield them with your kindness.”
Psalms 5:12 CEV
“But you’ll welcome us with open arms when we run for cover to you. Let the party last all night! Stand guard over our celebration. You are famous, GOD, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight.”
Psalm 5:11-12 MSG
“LORD, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield.”
Psalms 5:12 NCV
“Lord, how wonderfully you bless the righteous. Your favor wraps around each one and covers them under your canopy of kindness and joy.”
Psalms 5:12 TPT
You, O Eternal, are the One who lays all good things in the laps of the right-hearted. Your blessings surround them like a shield.
Psalm 5:12 The Voice
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