GOD BRINGS YOU THROUGH TROUBLE

Psalm 144:2

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

Some of Ireland’s ancient castles feature secret rooms accessible only by tiny doorways and extremely narrow staircases. Historians note that in times of enemy attack, children were able to flee to these hiding places and find safety because armor-clad invaders could not fit through the small openings.

What a great picture of the kind of protection God promises to provide his children. He provides a way of escape and surrounds us with his love. He shields us from ultimate harm. He is a fortress and tower of safety. All that is necessary is for us to run to him and take refuge.

This should prompt us to say with the psalmist: “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Psalm 118:6). 

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I am your ally.

• I am your fortress and your tower of safety.

• I will shield you when you take refuge in me.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

Lord, you are my loving ally. Nothing can separate me from your love. I am your child. You are my impregnable fortress, my unconquerable tower of safety. Amen.