Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Saturday the word ROCK came up at least twice. Once at a memorial service I was officiating, and another time listening to Vestal Goodman singing the old hymn, Rock of Ages.
There is something about a solid rock that gives us a sense of security. Jesus used the solid rock in a parable about the two men who built houses. One built on sand and the other on the solid rock. The storms beat on each of the two houses. The one on the sandy soil fell, while the one on solid rock stood firm.
What Jesus was illustrating was that the shifting sands of this world are just not fit to build our life upon. The fickle pleasures of sin may appeal and tempt us to construct in a manner that will appeal to the flesh. But we can be sure that the storms of adversity are bound to come. What will happen then? I can assure you after years of working to restructure the ruined lives of people who built on the sand . . . you do not want to build there!
As we read this passage of Scripture we discover that not only is the Lord our solid ROCK, He is our fortress and deliverer. Anytime you feel insecure and the storms of life howl around you, call upon Him. He will be your mighty Fortress!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil