My Rock & My Fortress
DAY 23 WRITTEN BY: JON GROGAN-
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.
Psalm 31:3
For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;
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The book of Psalms is a book of the Bible that many of us are drawn to time and time again. A book that contains 150 poems and prayers that express a variety of emotions toward God. Throughout the Psalms the Lord is referred to as our rock and our fortress. Psalm 19 is a celebration of the glory of God, as our Maker. David prays that his words and his heart would be pleasing to the Lord, his rock. In the previous chapter (18), also written by David, he calls the Lord his rock because in Him he finds shelter and safety in times of trouble.
In Psalm 31 David is seeking refuge and help from God. As he cries out to God he calls him his rock and fortress. He has confidence that the Lord will lead and guide him through the times of trouble that he is experiencing. As Christ followers we should also find comfort in knowing the Lord is with us in times of trouble we may experience in our lives. How many times do we feel worn out, troubled, and in need of help? What an encouragement that David, a man after God’s own heart, experienced those same feelings and as a result sought help from God.
Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those whose trust in him.” The Lord is a stronghold, a rock, and fortress. Take comfort in that truth. He sees you, he hears your prayers, and he is with you always.
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Heavenly father, you are good. You are my rock and my fortress. I have confidence in knowing that no matter what I am going through you are constant. You are my shelter, and you are my protection. I pray that my words and heart are acceptable in your sight and that you would continue to guide me each day. Help me to meditate on your truth and keep my focus on things that are pleasing to you.
