I used to live in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There are those who might consider me to be a survivor! I guess in one sense that may be true. The city certainly lived up to its reputation of being brutally cold during the winter months. But among the many things I enjoyed during my years in Winnipeg (and also in Edmonton when I lived there) was the preponderance of sunshine. It might be snapping cold but the bright sun warmed your heart and lifted your spirit.
I also spent several delightful years in central Pennsylvania. I still wear my Penn State “hoodie” with pride! One afternoon we experienced a severe hailstorm. Golf ball sized ice balls rained down. They dented, cracked, or broke just about everything they landed on. I was so thankful that my new Olds 98 was shielded under the Church carport where I had parked it that day.
The Bible declares, “The Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory …” (Psalm 84:11) This verse points to the sun as a picture of God’s grace and points to a shield as a picture of God’s glory.
God’s grace brightens even the dullest and darkest day. His grace lifts your spirits and brings comfort even when you find yourself in a harsh and hostile environment.
God’s glory provides an impenetrable canopy of protection. When with suddenness, Satan releases a severe and destructive storm of accusations, lies, and temptation, we have a place where we can find shelter. God’s glory is upon us and is our shield.
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