Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation. 2 Samuel 22:36
SA 22:36{The salvation which the Lord Jesus came to bring is not only salvation at last, just escaping hell, but it is salvation now, and salvation in everything. Salvation does not only mean victory at last, but it is like a broad shining shield, given to us in the midst of the battle, coming between us and the poisoned arrows and sharp sword-thrusts of the enemy. It is a shield not only to keep us from death, but to keep us from being hurt and wounded. It is the shield which the Captain has given us to use now, as well as the crown which He will give when the warfare is ended. If you have come to the Lord Jesus to be saved, He does not merely say He will save you, but that you are saved. This is how you are to use the shield—believe it, and be sure of it, because you have His word for it; and then, when a temptation comes, tell the enemy that he has nothing to do with you, for you are saved; that you belong to Jesus, and not to him. Did He ever let any find themselves deceived and mistaken who looked up in faith and confidence to Him, trusting in His great salvation? Never! and never will you find this shield of His salvation fail to cover you completely. Satan himself cannot touch you when you are behind this shield!
He is with thee!—in thy dwelling,
Shielding thee from fear of ill;
All thy burdens kindly bearing;
For thy dear ones gently caring,
Guarding, keeping, blessing still.