MY Rock, My Fortress & My Deliverer!

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 horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:2

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God has a reputation of being everything to His people. He was David's fortress, Daniel's deliverer and my rock. The first time rock appeared as a metaphor for God was when Jacob blessed Joseph. He calls God “the Rock of Israel.” That is a powerful image of God. I grew up in a mountainous Caribbean islands and rocks are not easily moved and they are used for safety. When I think of rocks, I think of a place of safety. When I was a child my mother was my rock. I knew God, My mother was my safety, my go to person for comfort and when she unexpectedly died in her mid thirties my world also crumbled. I desperately needed someone I can turn to and someone who cares and could make things better. Fortunately my mother was a praying woman who lived by the Word of God. She made sure we knew God. When nothing else made sense, I always found refuge in the Lord. When I was at my weakest point the Lord was my rock.

Thankfully, I was introduced to God as a child and I grew up knowing Him as my rock. I did not have to struggle with it as an adult. I was blessed to have known God as my rock, my stronghold and deliverer at an early age. Now as an adult, I realized that I have been through many changes. I have had high and low moments. I have lived many places. I have experiences certain level of success and I struggled in some areas but God has always been consistent. He remains faithful through my ups and downs. He remains my rock. As I am facing some challenging times, I am encouraged for I know my redeemer lives. He will work it all out for my good. I do not have to be afraid.

My dear friend, you too need a rock. You need someone who cares. You need someone who will always hear you. You need someone to shelter you in time of great danger. God is the ultimate rock. The One who will never leave you or forsake you. The beauty of it is that you do not have to ask God to be your rock. He already is your rock. When you are hurting and need a hiding place, go to him. When you are happy and need to share your joy, go to him and give him praise. He is the One who causes everything to work out for your good. He is a good father who only wants good for his children. You need God all the time. Invite Jesus Christ into your life and let God be for you what he has been for many before you: A fortress, a stronghold, a refuge and a rock!

Praise the Lord!

Come to Jesus...............

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint." Jeremiah 31:25

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. John 7:37

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I just can't comprehend why Christians insist on carrying their burdens. Jesus invite us to come to Him. We do not have to do anything alone. He is with us. He wants to lighten the load. Let us turn our worries to him and let us rest. People who believe in God experience peace. Worry comes from unbelief.It is unbelief that causes people to be/remain restless. Christians should spend a lifetime trying to believe. There must come a time when Christians surpass the point of unbelief and just believe. The above scripture invite us to come no matter what the need. You and I must learn to go to God for all of our needs. We must enter His rest. Christ died for our victory. We no longer have to strive. We can actually attain through Christ.

My dear friend, do you trust the Lord? Do you know that He loves you and He will bring you through? You do not have to worry about anything. Victory is yours. Do not panic. Do not spend your night crying and second guessing your decisions. Bring all your concerns to the Lord in prayer. At the end of the day it is all that matters. An eternity with him is worth getting excited even if nothing else ever happened in your life. You are already saved from eternal death and you have eternal life through his death and resurrection. You have a reason to shout. You have a reason to praise.

"Come to me" is an invitation you cannot pass on. You can continue to worry or you can go to him. The choice is yours. I pray that you will make the right choice and be blessed.

Praise the Lord!