Scripture for Today:  Psalm 91:2  “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.”

I was so impressed with this fortress amid these cliffs!  It seemed very safe and secure.  Anyone trying to approach unawares would be seen.  The advantage of height here is obvious.  I do not know the history of this fortress but the fact that it is still standing says something about its safety.

Our verse today talks about God being our fortress, a place of refuge and security.  Because of His strength and power I can be safe.  I can trust in Him.

We do have enemies, perhaps not the same kind that David had to face.  But there are many times when I am attacked.  It can come from many different quarters.  I could be attacked by a temptation.  But God promises me a way of escape (I Cor.10:13).  I may be attacked by the Satan himself, but I have God’s armor so I can stand and fight (Eph.6:11).  With this image of a fortress, from what am I safe?

I run to God, my Fortress, when I am being attacked by depression, anxiety, and despair.  I run to His presence when I am being attacked by worry , doubt, or fear.  In His arms I am reassured when assailed by  feelings of hurt or betrayal.  In Him I find the courage to face the world again.  In my quiet time with Him I am strengthened against all these attacks.

The verse says, “I will say of the Lord…”  And I am saying it here.  I want to testify to what God as my Fortress does for me.  Nothing else in this life is as trustworthy as HE is.