Psalm 94:22 "But The Lord is my Defense; and my God is The Rock of my refuge."
Such confidence in this scripture. "But The Lord IS..." Ha! We can honestly stop right there because those few words are enough to end any doubt that may occur in our feeble minds. The word "but" is usually after a statement indicating that there is a change in circumstances. In this particular passage, the writer is indicating that even though there are people who plot against you or seek your misfortune that it doesn't matter because God IS. God is El Shaddai. God is Jehovah Jireh. God is a PRESENT Help. God is my Supply. God is my Love. God is my Defense. Anyone need God to fight for them in certain situations or a current situation? Frankly I need Him to fight for me in every situation in life because His Defense is better than mines any day.
Everyone experiences trouble at some time or another. It seems like now trouble is increasing at rapid speed. Every day throughout the day there are numerous stories of gruesome deaths. Even in our own lives I'm sure most can attest that each week may bring about a new trouble because we are getting closer to Jesus return. Although trouble is increasing, it doesn't mean God is slacking. In all that we go through, it is imperative that we remember that God still is, God! A few verses up, it captures how God quickly comes to the rescue of David. The psalmist knew Who to call on and trusted God to deliver Him and God did just that. Anyone that feels they are in danger does not call upon someone they think that can rescue them, but boldly KNOWS the person they call is equipped to deliver. That's the same way we should be as people of God. David was experiencing trouble, hurt, and deep in countless thoughts. God delivered Him from people and from his own thoughts. Has God stood at your defense against your own thoughts? How many times did you want to give up? On a task, a person, ministry, school, a job, or life in general? We wrestle with so much on a daily basis that satan can make giving up look pretty good, BUT God IS! It doesn't matter how many shots are being fired because God protects us each time even from ourselves.
It only gets greater at the end because it says, "The Rock of my refuge." A refuge is nothing more than a place to take shelter from danger. By the scripture stating that God is The Rock of my refuge, simply means He is my escape. He is my safe haven. I wouldn't have a refuge if it was not for The Lord. A rock is known for its firmness, stability, and ability to prop weaker items up. So as you go into your safe place which is in God, He is in turn holding you up after satan has beaten you, mistreated you, abused you, and used you. What a God! My mind can't fathom Him doing all of that at one time, but He does it every day! Just like Him being a Wheel in the middle of a wheel. He is our Defense, our Rock, and our Safe Haven. It is #FreedomFriday feel free to run to God in your times of trouble and despair & tell the devil, "but The Lord IS..." Enjoy your weekend!
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