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THE LORD IS MY ROCK (Psalm 62:1-6


THE LORD IS MY ROCK (Psalm 62:1-6)
Truly my soul silently waits for God;
From Him comes my salvation.
2 He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be greatly moved.
3 How long will you attack a man?
You shall be slain, all of you,
Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.
4 They only consult to cast him down from his high position;
They delight in lies;
They bless with their mouth,
But they curse inwardly.
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be moved.
Our declaration this month is that we shall hold on to the Rock ages. What is this Rock ages? Who is this Rock of ages? Why should we hold on to Him? Can all the people hold on to Him or is there any qualification that must be met for one to be able to hold on to Him? These are some of the questions we will attempt to proffer answers to this month. Let us consider some of the meaning of rock. Rock could be any consolidated material consisting of more than one mineral and sometimes, organic material e.g. granite or limestone. Rock could be a large mass of mineral material especially an isolated or projected one. In another way, rock could mean a stable, dependable or supportive person or thing especially in times of trouble. The Rock of ages could therefore be nothing but the Lord God Almighty, the one who made the heaven and the earth. The one who led the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan, from slavery to liberty He is the Rock that cannot be shaken. Jesus Christ is the Rock that never fails. He is the one who can see you through the turbulent water of this world and grant you peace. Surprisingly, he was the same who guided the Israelites through the wilderness to the Promised Land. No wonder He told us in John 16: 33 that we shall find trouble in the world but only in Him we may find peace. He is capable. Let us consider some of the various activities of this Rock of ages as recorded in the bible.
Ex. 17: 6 the rock brought out water for the nation Israel. Are you thirsty of anything good? You will need to hold on to Him for the comforting water of life.
Ex. 33:21-22 the rock created a cleft for Moses to hide as God was passing. There is a place for you to hide in the Rock of ages whenever there is problem so that you may not be consumed by evil.
Num. 20 : 8 the rock can still hear you speak. God commanded Moses to speak to the Rock to produce what was needed for his people at that moment. We could see that the Rock is not an inanimate object but very much alive who can hear and do that which we request of Him.
Dt. 32: 13 the rock brought forth honey to feed the nation Israel when they were not even expecting it. Is it not amazing that rock could produce honey for people to eat? He loves you and understands all your needs.
1 Sam. 23 in the time of the wandering of King David, the rock provided accommodation for him and his men who were with him and shield them from their enemies.
There are several others from the bible but time and space will not permit us to mention them all today but we must know that this Rock of ages is not all what we have enumerated above to everybody, He is to only those who are His and are holding on to Him. Like we read in out passage this morning, David wants us to know that his faith isn't in God plus something else, but in God alone. For us to have the desired blessings form the Rock of ages we must trust in Him alone and not in any other thing or power. Give your life to this Rock of ages and have all your needs met in Him alone. Remain blessed in the Lord.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE WEEK.
Monday: - The Rock of ages, the Rock that never fails, give me the grace to hide in you IJN
Tuesday: - Lead me o Lord to the rock that is higher than me that my life may be preserved IJN
Wednesday: - In this perilous period, Father, let me hide in you the Rock of ages IJN
Thursday: - Rock of ages produce honey for me that I may have joy in full IJN
Friday: - Father in heaven, be the Rock that Seed of life can always run to IJN
Saturday: - Rock of ages, save your children in Nigeria IJN


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