Devotional 4/8/20
“Our God Our Rock!!”
by Dona Hake
Before we read Psalm 27:2-6 I wanted to share with you a paragraph that the Voice Translation wrote right before these verses. I loved what they shared and I wanted to pass this on to you!
“The psalms provide us with a way
to think about and pray through the
various threats we face. Our enemies
today may not be the same as in biblical times,
but they are no less real.
Consider the threats on the horizon.
Some may be national. Others may be more personal.
Still they come to surround us and destroy us
if they could only get the chance. The reality is
there are times when our enemies appear to
have the upper hand and our cause is lost.
But wait and listen to the psalm!
All is not lost because, ultimately,
God is our light and salvation. The darkness will lift,
and our Savior will come. He will settle all scores,
and we will live in the beauty of His presence.”
Notes from the Voice Translation before Psalm 27:2
“When my enemies advanced to devour me alive, They tripped and fell flat on their faces into the soil. When the armies of the enemy surround me, I will not be afraid. When death calls for me in the midst of war, my soul is confident and unmoved. I am pleading with the Eternal for this one thing, my soul’s desire: To live with Him all of my days— in the shadow of His temple, To behold His beauty and ponder His ways in the company of His people. His house is my shelter and secret retreat. It is there I find peace in the midst of storm and turmoil. Safety sits with me in the hiding place of God. He will set me on a rock, high above the fray. God lifts me high above those with thoughts of death and deceit that call for my life. I will enter His presence, offering sacrifices and praise. In His house, I am overcome with joy As I sing, yes, and play music for the Eternal alone.”
Psalm 27:2-6 – The Voice
Psalm 27:2-6 – The Voice
Over the next few days we are going to look at our God the Rock as well as references referring to the word rock. My heart is continuing to feel led to return to encouraging you relative to keeping your mind and heart strong in faith as we walk through COVID-19. Praise God THIS DARKNESS WILL LIFT!!!! Let us look at a particular portion of the scriptures that I just shared with you.
“He will set me on a rock, high above the fray. “
Praise God as we keep our self tucked under the wings of the Almighty God we can experience and know that He is setting us high upon a rock. High above the fray! This word fray is really interesting in light of the Coronavirus. One of the many definitions for this word is fright. Fright is sudden and extreme fear; a sudden terror. Yes…this is what the Coronavirus to doing to many.
As believers we do not stick our heads in the sand but rather choose the Rock to stand upon. Am I saying that you will not be tempted to fear? No! With the news, opinions, lies, etc. about this whole thing it is no wonder confusion and fear has tried to torment us. But by the power and grace of our Lord we can stand strong in this storm.
Today I encourage you to ponder and meditate upon these scriptures I have shared with you. Enter His presence with praise and permit your soul to be overcome with joy in Jesus name! Stay focused, and proclaim Who goes before you in this battle. HE IS our secret retreat and place of peace in the midst of this storm! He is the Rock on which we stand.