God's CV

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower--my stronghold. PSALM 18:2 AMP

Truth Facts:
1. The Psalmist here had a personal experiential knowledge about God. He wasn't speaking generally, quoting from a book or recounting someone else's testimony; this was his own experience, his own personal testimony. What's yours?
2. Check out the words used to describe God here- can you relate to any or all of them? He is a rock and a fortress, portraying a place of protection, defence, residence and safety. He is also the one who rescues. You know why the word ' rescue' is important here: because there are times when God will not keep you from hard times, but he will manifest his power and glory in the midst of those hard times. His glory and power are better appreciated in those times.

3. He is also a shield, and a high tower and stronghold. These words mean that trouble, danger, offence and wars will come your way. It is a guarantee. However, ahead of the experiences, God is already telling you that he is your protection. Note also that this is not about what God can give you, but what he is. He is protection, he is safety, he is my provision, therefore he also can give me all that I need.

Who is this God to you: is he just one of your many options or the only one that matters? Is he your only hope, trust and defence or is he one of the many options for protection? Remember, the day of decision will come, when the fruits of your faith will be made manifest. Will you stand in that day? His time of favour is here.