Day 196
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Weekly Devotional
July 14—
Psalm 61: The Rock Higher Than I
Reflection
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon—books of eternal wisdom, insight, and joy, as you've now witnessed firsthand! Today, as you stand ready to continue in the book of Isaiah, launching your study into the Old Testament prophets, let's spend a few contemplative moments in Psalm 61 so that you'll be encouraged to continue in your daily reading through God's Word.
It's Better Under His Wing!
Psalm 61 contains only a brief eight verses. But buried in the psalm are word pictures describing five kinds of protection for the psalmist. Can you find all five in less than a minute? Ready...go!
Rocks and towers may not seem like anything special until you remember the terrain in which David lived and fought—much of it parched, waterless wilderness, without trees for shade or frequent cities for protection. In such an environment, every promontory is of vital importance for shade, defense, observation, and protection.
Find your own observation point (an upstairs window, scenic view, or high-rise office will do nicely) as you mediate on this thought: "If you're doing all right under the circumstances, you could be doing a lot better under His wing!" That's been the heritage of those who fear God's name (61:5); make that your heritage today as well!
Rocks and towers may not seem like anything special until you remember the terrain in which David lived and fought—much of it parched, waterless wilderness, without trees for shade or frequent cities for protection. In such an environment, every promontory is of vital importance for shade, defense, observation, and protection.
Find your own observation point (an upstairs window, scenic view, or high-rise office will do nicely) as you mediate on this thought: "If you're doing all right under the circumstances, you could be doing a lot better under His wing!" That's been the heritage of those who fear God's name (61:5); make that your heritage today as well!
Prayer
Yes Lord, thank you for being our Rock! The Rock that is higher than us! You have put our feet on solid ground to withstand any storms we may encounter in this life. We are forever graceful even when we are doing all right in our circumstances for we know it's a lot better under your wing—hiding in Thee. We give you the praise, the honor and the glory! In the name of our Savior! Amen!
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