Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity He Trains My Hands for War - Psalm 144:1-2 Verse of the Day - Day 136 Share Flipboard Email Print Photo Source: Pixabay / Composition: Sue Chastain Christianity Inspirational Bible Devotions Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Holidays Christian Entertainment Key Terms in Christianity Catholicism Latter Day Saints View More By Mary Fairchild Christianity Expert General Biblical Studies, Interdenominational Christian Training Center Mary Fairchild is a full-time Christian minister, writer, and editor of two Christian anthologies, including "Stories of Cavalry." our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Mary Fairchild Updated January 17, 2018 Welcome to Verse of the Day! Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 144:1-2Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle—My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. (ESV) Today's Inspiring Thought: He Trains My Hands for War Do you ever feel like you're in the middle of a war? The Christian life isn't always a warm and fuzzy experience. Sometimes we find ourselves in a spiritual battle. It's easy to feel vulnerable and exposed at these time. We must remember, however, we are not fighting these battles in our own strength. In today's passage, King David praised the Lord, recognizing that it was God who had enabled him to win the victory over his enemies. Moreover, the Lord had taught him how to fight and protected him. What does God's boot camp entail? How does he train us for war? The term "trains" here refers to an exercise in learning. Here's a nugget of truth from the passage: you may not know why you're in a battle, but you can be sure God wants to teach you something. He's walking you through an exercise in learning. The Lord Is Your Rock Don't let the battle shake you from your firm foundation in Christ. Remember, the Lord is your rock. The Hebrew word for "rock" used here is tsur. It highlights God's stability and the protection that he supplies whenever we are in the battle. God's got you solidly covered. He won't hesitate or weaken from day to day. The Lord is loving, kind, and loyal; he will provide a fortress for us in the storms of life. He is our high tower, our deliverer, our shield, and our refuge. God promises to subdue our enemies. The battle cannot be fought and won by flesh and blood alone. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul outlines a six-piece set of armor, our spiritual defense against the enemy of our souls. The Armor of God may be invisible, but it's just as real as military equipment. When we use it properly and wear it daily, it provides solid protection against the enemy's onslaught. Let God train your hands for war and you'll be supernaturally equipped with the only firepower needed against Satan's attacks. And remember, God is your protection and shield. Bless him and praise him! You don't have to fight the battle alone. Next Day> Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Fairchild, Mary. "He Trains My Hands for War - Psalm 144:1-2." Learn Religions, Aug. 25, 2020, learnreligions.com/verse-of-the-day-136-701641. Fairchild, Mary. (2020, August 25). He Trains My Hands for War - Psalm 144:1-2. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/verse-of-the-day-136-701641 Fairchild, Mary. "He Trains My Hands for War - Psalm 144:1-2." Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/verse-of-the-day-136-701641 (accessed February 26, 2021). copy citation