Shielded in Faithfulness

What uppppp good people and others?! It's been a little minute since I've written a blog but here we are ready to share some love with one another. How have you been? How are you maintaining in these interesting times in the world? Hopefully you're standing strong despite the hardships currently taking place.

I'm not sure about you, but I read the word in relationship. Sounds strange I know. However, in my gaining of understanding, I see the Bible as a love story. 💕 A history of God's love and desires for his people. His love and forgiveness concerning his bride. A father's love and hope that his children would come back home. A God with an open heart for those who are not of his tribe but welcomes them to pasture as well. That's relationship.

In Psalms 91:4, there is a piece of scripture in the ESV Bible that says “His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.”

In the context of relationship…..how often has infidelity made space for the ruin of your union? Infidelity (Adultery) is also the one thing God permits as a reason for divorce in marriage, in covenant (Mat 5:32). Yet, his faithfulness is a shield 🛡️, a protection, for the relationship we have with Christ.

God had me speak on the book of Nehemiah a little while ago. In my studies of Nehemiah being charged to build the wall 🧱 I discovered that a “broken wall” is a reproach to a city (Nehemiah 1:3). Is it not the same for our physical relationships?! 👀 When infidelity enters the chat (😆) or enters the relationship there is an instant “reproach” in that union. The relationship wall has been breached or broken & now it is up to the individuals to decide whether they are going to part ways or spend time repairing or rebuilding the wall that faithfulness once provided them.

Isn't that something?! 🤯

In God's call for us to “Build the wall” he is calling for us to reestablish faithfulness to him. 😆 Yet, in one of the most powerful Psalms we are reminded just how powerful faithfulness is! The full verse for Psalms 91:4 states “He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.”

How often are people in search of security?! Whether it is in regards to their finances, relationship, career, or community groups?! Everyone wants security. Yet, some of us struggle with the key that will provide it ; faithfulness. How many times can you look back (reflect) on your life and see that God has secured you in some form or fashion even in the midst of your unfaithfulness?!

Yet, God's covering “his wings” has faithfully secured us in the midst of our mess. In the midst of our infidelity. Love conquers so many things! Yet, love without faithfulness leaves holes in our shields. Leaves holes in the walls that faithfulness has established around our city.

We can look throughout the Earth and see what hate has done. Hate brings destruction, jealousy and envy. All which bring about murder. Yet, love with faithfulness, brings about a strong fortress. A strong wall.

When unfaithfulness ruins a thing, it takes time to rebuild the wall. Doesn't always mean it's not worth rebuilding just means that it's going to take time, patience and a solid defense to rebuild it. There are people in this world who don't always desire to see a good thing reestablished. But when the love is strong enough it's worth fighting for to rebuild. Just like the example in the book of Nehemiah.

God's love for us is faithful and despite our infidelity with him, he has shown us countless times that we are worth fighting for. How much more can we show him the same thing?! God desires for us to come home. Will you come?! Will you help rebuild the wall? Will you fight to reestablish a “good thing”?

Y'all be easy. Love ya. Later.

Stay vigilant. Stay prayed up.

-Shya

Are you working with the Opposition?

What's up beautiful people and others?! I know the world has been spinning a little bit differently lately. How have you been standing? Still strong, I hope. Still fighting? Still enduring! I pray you're not at the point where you're ready to build with the enemy 🫤🙏🏿.

Hear me out.

During my time in the word the other day. One of the things that stood out to me was the Jews(Israelites) firmness in saying “NO! We’ll do it ourselves.” Sounds harsh a bit and those weren't the exact words but it was the energy I gathered from the message. See, in Ezra 4, the Jews were building a temple for God and their opps wanted to come and take part in the construction. They gave a little speech about how they serve the same God blah, blah, blah. However, Joshua and the other heads of the Israelite families weren't going for it. (Ezra 4:1-3)

See, we're living in a time where the enemy is applying so much pressure that he is banking on you “desiring his help”. He wants the children of God so weighed down and oppressed that they won't have the strength to finish their assignment. How many of you standing innerstand that you're more than qualified to finish the job?! You don't need the opps help.

There are some people who have already fell into the enemies plan. They see dollars and they instantly see “relief”. They don't care if the billionaire serves the same God or not they just want relief. That's what oppression is designed to do. Cause you to be in such a needy place that you'll succumb to help from anywhere even if it means foiling your assignment.

It's interesting how the chess board has been set. Programmed man to need instant gratification or satisfaction so much so that it doesn't matter “who” gives it as long as people are able to get the fix they need. Stripping people of their ability to endure. The enemy is cunning. Wise ole serpent.

Do you know how long it took for the Israelites opps to show their true desires after they were told they couldn't help build the temple?! If you read Ezra 4:4, you'll see that the enemy wasted No time trying to sabotage and discourage the Israelites assignment. They even went as far as bribing officials to ensure their success in stopping the Israelites building. (Ezra 4:5) Haven't we seen that play out in real time in 2025?!

There is no measure the enemy won't take to ensure his victory. What measures are you willing to take to ensure yours as a child of God? We know our help cometh from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) Yet, for some reason we still struggle with fully trusting him when he doesn't move at the speed we desire him to.

If you're in a space where you're tired. Almost ready to give up. Let me tell you something. You're perfectly positioned for your best fight. In battle, fatigue is usually the kicker that forces you to give it your all. Forces you into “turbo mode” because this is all you've got left to secure the battle.

Believers, new and seasoned, young and old, God has properly equipped us to get the job done. WE CAN COMPLETE the task. We know our battle is won in prayer and in worship. Building with the opps is not our portion. We're a movement by ourselves and a force when we stand together! Know your enemy, so you can know who you're building with.

Keep standing. Keep the faith.

Love ya, later.

Shya.