Last week, I wrote about how we need to keep our hope in God, not in improvements in our circumstances because they always are changing, but God is stable and does not change. As I was meditating on this throughout the week, I was reminded of the verse above. This scripture shows us in word pictures the stability of our God.
God is our rock. Literally, it means "a cleft rock," for concealment, according to Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary. I would imagine it to be like an indentation in a rock that is large enough for a person to hide in. Perhaps like a small cave.
God is our fortress. The Hebrew meaning is stronghold or strong place. A fortress is a place of protection from enemy forces.
God is our deliverer. One of the Hebrew meanings for this is "to bring into security, bring to safety."
God is our strength. Strength is another term for "a firm, immovable rock."
(Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary)
God is our buckler. Buckler could have a variety of meanings here. One source I looked at said this: (1.) A portable shield (2.) A shield surrounding the person; (3.) A large shield protecting the whole body (4.) A lance or spear.
God is the horn of our salvation. "The horn, as the means of attack or defense of some of the strongest animals, is a frequent emblem of power or strength efficiently exercised (compare Deuteronomy 33:17; Luke 1:69)." ( Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary)
God is our high tower. Literally, "high place," beyond reach of danger. Physically, we are all going to die either from old age, illness or accident. So this verse doesn't necessarily mean God will protect us from all physical danger unless it is in His plan and will to do so. But it does mean that when we run to Him for spiritual protection, He will keep us beyond reach of danger and will not allow our souls to be harmed. Satan can never touch our souls if God really is our God. He will save us and bring us to our heavenly home when our time on earth is done.
I find much comfort in knowing these things about my God. I hope as you meditate and think on them that you too will find much comfort here.
Dear Father, After learning these things I think of the child's song I learned years ago.
"My God is so great,
So strong and so mighty
There's nothing my God can not do!"
I give you praise for Who You are. Amen.
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