The Treasury of David
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
3. Shield. The word in the original
means more than a shield; it means a buckler round about, a protection which
surrounds a man entirely, a shield above, beneath, around, without and within.
What a shield God is for his people! He wards off the fiery darts of Satan from
beneath, and the storms of trials from above, while at the same instant he
speaks peace to the tempest within. My glory. David knew that though he
was driven from his capital in contempt and scorn, he would yet return in
triumph, and by faith he looks upon God as honoring and glorifying him. O for
grace to see our future glory amid present shame! Indeed, there is a present
glory in our afflictions, if we could but discern it; for it is no mean thing
to have fellowship with Christ in his sufferings. David was honored when he
made the ascent of Olivet, weeping, with his head covered; for he was in all
this made like his Lord. May we learn, in this respect, to glory in tribulation
also! And the lifter up of mine head. Thou shalt yet exalt me. Though I
hang my head in sorrow, I shall very soon lift it up in joy and thanksgiving.
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