Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“The Lord is MY STRENGTH and my Shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped…” – Psalm 28:7a

The psalmist consistently glorified the God of Impact as the DIVINE STRENGTHENER: “The Lord is MY STRENGTH and my Shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him” (Psa.28:7). To glorify God as Divine Strengthener means acknowledging that all Might and Power come from Him, trusting in His ability to sustain through all circumstances, and relying on His provision at all times. Our strength is insufficient on its own! 

Today’s meditation passage is one of praise and supplication, where David glorifies God as his strength, shield, and shepherd. It emphasizes praising God for hearing prayers, actively trusting in Him as strength and shield, and expressing joy in song (vv.6-7). It also highlights interceding for others and recognizing God's sustaining care. The shift from personal deliverance to communal prayer demonstrates that individual experience leads to concern for the community and a joy that can strengthen others: “The Lord is THEIR STRENGTH, and He is the saving refuge of His anointed. Save Your people…” (vv.8-9a).

God is the Divine Strengthener – the Source of All Strength: “The LORD is MY STRENGTH and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him” (Exo.15:2).

David describes Him as the Strength of his life: “The Lord is the STRENGTH of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psa.27:1b).

God is our ever-present Refuge and Strength: “God is our refuge and STRENGTH, a very present help in trouble” (Psa.46:1).

God is our Salvation and Strength: “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, the Lord, is MY STRENGTH and song; He also has become my salvation’” (Isa.12:2).

God renews and increases the strength of those who hope in Him: “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might HE INCREASES STRENGTH…those who wait on the Lord shall RENEW their STRENGTH…” (Isa.40:29-31).

Isaiah 41:10 offers great reassurance: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

New Covenant Believers are strengthened by the Spirit of God. Ephesians 3:16 contains a prayer for believers to be strengthened with power in the inner being through His Spirit. Ephesians 6:10 encourages us to be strong in the Lord and in Power of His Might. Philippians 4:13 affirms our ability to do all things through Christ who supplies strength. Colossians 1:11 affirms being strengthened with all power according to God's Might, leading to endurance, patience, and joyful thanksgiving.

Glorifying God as our Strength is an acknowledgment of His unlimited Power and Faithfulness towards those who rely on Him.