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\u201cThe rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, for it was founded on the Rock.\u201d <\/em>Matthew 7:25<\/p>\n

Our Solid Rock<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recently I was in a very uncomfortable situation\u2014it could have even been dangerous\u2014but I felt God\u2019s peace around me, and His grace came out of my mouth. Later thinking back on this vulnerable encounter, I realized more than ever before how I had clung to my Rock, Jesus Christ. It was an automatic response and made me realize that I don\u2019t have to fear\u2014I can trust my strong foundation in Christ.<\/p>\n

This had stirred up a lot of my past mistakes in my \u201cB.C.\u201d days. The enemy was swaying me towards unforgiveness. After seeking the LORD, He assured me I had been in His care and pleasure these years and I can move on, and enjoy fully, where He has delivered me to\u2014my life now. It was a new freedom discovered! A veil lifted.<\/p>\n

There are many places in the Bible where the Rock of refuge is spoken of, but (today) my favorite is Exodus 33:21-22: \u201cHere is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

God\u2019s perfect protection\u2014even from the full-on revelation of His glory as in the above context. We don\u2019t have to fear. He has us. Of course, He also gives us His wisdom, but we can trust our LORD in His sovereignty and love that any unexpected situation or God-directed encounter we find ourselves in, He provides that Rock of refuge to stand on. He even covers us with His hand.<\/p>\n

This encounter has given me a new freedom, with fresh faith to love Him and others. I\u2019m still praying and learning, but in His protection I can \u201clove bigger,\u201d knowing He knows my vulnerabilities and will heal, using all things for His good. I can live obediently in His pleasure, and completely realize the truth in these Psalms:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cThe LORD is my Rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my strength, in whom I will trust\u201d <\/em>(Psalm 18:2).<\/p>\n

\u201cBe my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me. For You are my Rock and my fortress <\/em>(Psalm 71:3).<\/p>\n

What confidence we have in our LORD, our Savor, knowing He gave all His love to us at Calvary. We can be assured He is our strong refuge that we can resort to no matter what hard time we are going through. We can encourage a friend in trouble, or in our day-to-day encounters. He is our Rock and defense, and an ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).<\/p>\n

\u201cFather God, thank You for Your strong, firm Rock you give us in Christ. Help us to have this confidence to represent You well, by loving others well.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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