“The Rock Of Salvation”

2 Samuel 22:2-3

Rock is defined as foundation; support; strength; protection; anchor. 

God is strong, steadfast, and consistent, not easily moved or shaken and a refuge for those in need. God is the “Rock.” The Israelites understood that God was not just one source of strength and protection. He was their only strength, their only hope, and their only refuge. In Daniel’s visions, he even saw the most powerful prophesied nations of the world (Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome) crushed by a “rock cut out of a mountain.” This rock was, of course, referring to “the Rock,” which is God, who will establish His eternal kingdom over the ruins of all others. After receiving the ability to bear children, Hannah sang, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” David also praised God for being his stronghold, deliverance, protection, and promoter. “I love you, Lord, my strength. 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.” When we rely on our own strength or place our hope in other sources, as the Israelites often did we discover how flimsy all other hope and strongholds really are. This is why God spoke through the prophet Isaiah, saying, “Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.” 

I come by this morning to let you know when we trust in God, we find strength, courage, and hope in His strength and the shelter of His love. God is the Rock of salvation. In Psalms 27:1 it says; “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” The Lord is our rock, our fortress and our deliverer. Be bless and I love you!!! JE