“I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust” - Psalm 91:2 (NIV)
The word fortress is used numerous times in the Bible. In the old days fortress were towers often rising over a hill that people would run up to once under attack from enemies. Seeing them rising up in a neighbourhood brought a certain comfort of where to escape to just in case of trouble.
As Christians we still need a fortress to run to - especially when under attack, as often we experience. However, unlike the olden days ours is not a physical tower high up on a hill we run to whenever besieged. Rather our fortress is Jesus Christ who stands as our refuge whenever under attack.
The beauty about this is unlike in the past our fortress, is presently here with us. We don’t need much to run to a distant tower. For the one who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour you have a fortress to call upon Him in times of trouble, at any time and anywhere. Do not hesitate.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to know where to run to in times of trouble!
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29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 All day“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27)
One of the most moving Christian song ever written is, “Its well with my soul!” To hear it sung in cathedrals, concerts or at funerals, always leaves many with goose bumps. It has uplifted many through the most difficult of moments, soothing their weary spirit.
It’s coming into being in many ways show how God so often uses difficult situations to bless so many. In 1871 Horatio Spafford, was one of the wealthiest lawyers, based in Chicago. He was also a devout Christian, along with his wife Ann, and their four daughters. But early in 1871 came the Great Fire of Chicago that destroyed Spafford’s sizable investment.
Devastated from the loss, Spafford, seeking to recover, two years later, decided to go for a holiday in Europe. But at the last minute he was detained by business, letting Ann and his four daughters to proceed, hoping to join them. No sooner had they left when the ship in which they were had an accident and sank within minutes. All the four children drowned, though Anna survived.
Spafford on receiving the news decided to go and pick up Ann. As he got to the spot where the ship had sunk, in his despair came the words that have brought respite to so many, through generations. “When peace like a river attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul... Let this blest assurance control That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well...With my soul..
It is well, it is well with my soul.”It is said as Ann saw her daughters going down, she said, “God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand.” And, indeed, “It is well with my soul” was God’s gift to all of mankind through a tragedy.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of heaven, sometimes through tragedies, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the moment; but as the song goes, whatever the difficulty may be, “Its well with my soul” for you are with me, no matter! This I pray in Jesus’ name!
