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02/08/2023 - 03/08/2023 All day

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;  my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2).

Our leading verse today has many insights for us. Any of us must be familiar with a rock, a solid mass composed of minerals that can be used as a house foundation because of its strength. Usually when visiting the seaside one sees waves splashing against a rock, wave after wave, yet being pushed back. In life one can face storms that come wave after wave, pushing on to one, but where one has faith in the Lord God Almighty, He is indeed our rock. The waves will be tossed back.

In the olden times, especially during invasion, there used to be a stronghold in form of fortifications, where people would run to for shelter and take a last stand. These strongholds often rose as castles or towers built of impenetrable stone. In life we need a stronghold where we can escape to if under attack, and the Lord Almighty God is our fortress.

Again in the days when armies would engage in physical combat, before firing missiles became the norm, the shield was one of the most important weapon to have. The great Shaka, founder of the Zulu Kingdom, is said to have developed an edge over his enemies, by perfecting raw hide shields, in such a way that they could easily brush aside opponent’s spears. When spears are arraigned against us, in form of life’s challenges, we need a shield that can deflect any back, and the Lord Almighty God is our shield.

And during war times horns where blown to rally soldiers and give them confidence as they mounted an attack. When Gideon went out to attack the Midianites he said, “Follow my lead. When I get to the edge of the camp, do exactly as I do.  When I and all who are with me blow our trumpets, then from all around the camp blow yours and shout, ‘For the Lord and for Gideon” (Judges 7:17-18). Indeed, “when the three hundred trumpets sounded, the Lord caused the men ( under attack) throughout the camp to turn on each other with their swords” ( vv 22). This is why the Almighty God is the “horn of our salvation.”

Today, whatever may be shaking you, know that the Almighty God is your rock, fortress, a shield and the horn blowing with victorious sound against the enemies noise. Rest assured, for you are safe!

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I rise with confidence, and shall not be shaken for you are my refuge, strength and helper who delivers me through all troubles, this I pray in Jesus’s name.

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