The Rock

 

    

Ps 18:1-4

 

I love you, O Lord , my strength.

2 The Lord  is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

He is my shield and the horna of my salvation, my stronghold.

3 I call to the Lord , who is worthy of praise,

and I am saved from my enemies.

NIV

 

God is good and gracious to His children.  He watches carefully over us to protect us.  He grants us strength, direction and favor.  He causes us to enjoy Kingdom benefits while we still walk this life.   I am grateful that the blessings of the Lord are not limited just to eternity in heaven.  There is so much joy and peace to be enjoyed every day!

But as long as we live in this world, there will be struggles and hardships as  well.  This world is in the clutches of our enemy and there is a cosmic struggle between good and evil.  Don't get me wrong- Jesus has already overcome the enemy.  His strength is nothing compared to that of God.  But until the fullness of time,  when God is ready to bring an end to Satan, we will struggle not only with the enemy of  our soul, but also with  our own tendency toward sin.

Despite all of that, there is still good  news.  During our worst days- He our my rock, fortress and deliverer.  He is a  safe shelter and we can run to Him and find a sanctuary.  In Christ, I am delivered from all of my fears.

There are times in life that we have to stand until we see God move.  We have to pray until our breakthrough comes.  We have to defy the enemy and stand in faith.  We have to endure while we wait to see how the Lord works it out for our good.  But during those days, we can still find solace in Him.  A safe place to hide.  His ability to hide us goes beyond our understanding.  He can cause us to stand when we are without strength.  Run to Him!  He is all you need.

Dear Lord, I need to find refuge in You.  I need you to shield me from my circumstances.  Allow me to feel the assurance of Your presence, Your protection and strength.  Reveal yourself to me as the Rock.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen.