As we enter
adulthood, we attempt to provide security and stability for our self and our
family through our vocation, savings account, two jobs, marrying someone who is
already rich, etc.
Yet, we
often find that our choices oppress our life and cause us more trouble than they
help (Psalm 9:9, 52:7). In this world of sorrows and trials, we need an anchor
for our soul, a stronghold where we can take refuge (Psalm 18:2).
Once we
realize that the Lord is our light in the darkness, and our only real
salvation, we release our fear of the unknown and humbly go to Him as our
defense (Psalm 27:1).
He gives us
His strength to traverse any trouble we encounter (Psalm 37:39). Even when we
allow the stress of our trouble to disconnect us from Him, He is still there
waiting for us to turn back in Him (Psalm 43:2; Hebrews 13:5).
The Lord is
strong enough to tremble the whole earth with His voice; yet He is a gentle
refuge for those who trust in Him (Joel 3:16; Psalm 62:2). The Lord lives
forever and is the Rock of our salvation (2 Samuel 22:47; Psalm 18:46).
He desires
that we meditate on Him and His goodness day and night, and that our thoughts,
words and actions line up with His Word (Psalm 19:14). This proves our love for
Him.
To those who
stand against God, He is a stumbling stone, a snare and trap for their wayward
feet; but to His Saints, He is our sanctuary who offers us safety and shelter
from any trouble we experience in life (Isaiah 8:14).
Prayer:
Father God,
we cry out to You in our adversity, knowing that You are our only Rock and our
Refuge (Psalm 89:26). We cling to Christ as our cornerstone, who gives us
stability and order in our life (Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16). The world rejects
You, but we stand firmly on the solid footing You provide for our life in every
circumstance (Matthew 21:42).
You are our
precious Savior and we put our faith and trust in You (1 Peter 2:6-7). You are
a great mountain and You fill the whole earth with Your power and majesty (Daniel
2:35). You spoke through age-old prophets and then confirmed their words as
they came to pass, even over centuries of time (Daniel 2:44-45). This builds
our faith in Your faithfulness and we know that we can trust in You.
Thought for
the Day:
We humbly
pursue our Living Stone by faith and do not attempt to earn His love or
salvation by our works; so He rewards us with inner peace and joy, which
transcend our earthly existence. - Romans
9:32-33; 1 Peter 2:4-8
