Day 342
Psalm 31:2 Amplified Version
"Bow down your ear to me, deliver me speedily! Be my rock of refuge, a strong Fortress to save me!"
David cried out to God for deliverance. He asked God to be his rock and his strong Fortress. A fortress is a place of safety that provides protection from the enemy. When two forces are engaged in battle, one side has to take cover at certain intervals and regroup before they resume their fighting. To do this successfully, they must have a safe place to hide. Otherwise, while they are regrouping, their enemy will overtake and conquer them. David went through various struggles in his life and was hunted more than once by people who sought to destroy him. God always provided him with a place to hide when he needed to regroup. He understood how God could be his rock and strong Fortress.
We must understand that there will be times when we need to be refreshed before we continue fighting. Fear may present itself, as we think about what could happen to us if we pause in our fight. We can let the prayer of David be our prayer in times like this, because God will provide a safe place for His people to be refreshed so the enemy cannot destroy them while they rest. We need not fear. Our God is our Rock. There is no rock like our rock. He is our strong Fortress. He will hide us in places where the devil can do us no harm. He will hold the enemy off until it is time for us to resume the fight. Then, He will accompany us to guarantee our victory. We cannot lose for winning with God on our side.
I will look to the Lord when I need a strong fortress to regroup in. While I am being refreshed, God will protect me. No weapon formed against me will prosper. When it is time to resume fighting, God will help me complete what I started. I will be victorious over all my enemies.