Scripture
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. -Psalm 18:2"
"Beloved, why do you trust in your own strength?" "Why do you fight for your own safety?" "Why do you attempt to secure your own victory?" These are questions the Holy Spirit is asking the people of God who have forgotten that it is not by power, nor by might, but by the Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6). No matter what we face, we never have to face it alone. There are no obstacles that we have to overcome by ourselves. Our God is a rock and fortress, deliverer, shield and buckler, horn of salvation, and our strength. So many believers feel tired and depleted because they are fighting in their own strength. We were not meant to stand against the attacks from the kingdom of darkness on our own. Yet, some believers attempt it, but the attempt is feeble. The Word of God calls the adversary a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8), therefore we should be alert. It didn't say fight him in our human strength and intellect.
Do not forget that we have access, Beloved. God is our stronghold. As His son, we have a sure foundation in Him. He is our secure hiding place, and He is our defense against the plan and schemes of the enemy. When the enemy comes in, like a flood, the Lord lifts a standard (Isaiah 59:19) That standard is a defense and divine intervention when life becomes overwhelming. He is the deliverer, the one who rescues us from danger and affliction. He is the shield of protection against spiritual attacks and the fiery darts of the enemy. God displays immense power and strength on the day of our battle. He is the shelter when the rain comes, for He will never leave us defenseless. Don't come from under the shelter and fight the battle on your own.
Beloved, what situations have you tried to handle in your human strength? What obstacles and challenges have you tried to overcome on your own? He is your horn of salvation, which symbolizes His immense power and strength to secure victory. Remember that He is our God and our strength, and it is our personal covenantal relationship that gives us the power to endure the unendurable. Because of His great mercy, we are not consumed. Don't forget, we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). He gives us shelter.
Prayer
Father, thank you that in times of trouble, we run to You, our God, our rock, in whom we take refuge. We love you and and we thank You that You are our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer. In Jesus' name. Amen
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