A Rock Of Refuge
In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; do not let me
ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.
You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for
your name’s sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is hidden
for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have
redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God.
You hate those who pay regard to worthless
idols, but I trust in the LORD. I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast
love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my
adversities, and have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set
my feet in a broad place.
Psalm 31:1-8
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayed in 1956 that
he knew he was taking a stand for which he believed was right. But he also
admitted, in his prayer, that he was weak, he was faltering, and he was losing
his courage. He admitted he was afraid. He knew he could not face it alone. Dr.
King noted later that at that moment, he experienced the presence of the Divine
as he had never experienced Him before. Dr. King was ready to face anything.
The rest is history. Dr. King wanted to see
people of all colors free of the damage done by racism and prejudice.
If we face opposition when we are trying to do
what is right, we might also cry out to the Lord. The Lord is our rock of
refuge, and a fortress of defense.
When we trust the power
of God,
we experience peace, not
panic.
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