Becoming Like Jesus: Silence and SolitudeSample

Who Is the Rock Except Our God?

Pray…

Heavenly Father, here I am. Teach me more about who you are today. Jesus, make me more like you in these moments. Holy Spirit, please open my eyes to what you want me to see and help me to hear your voice. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Read…

I love you, Lord, my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2 NIV

As for God, his way is perfect:

The Lord’s word is flawless;

he shields all who take refuge in him.

For who is God besides the Lord?

And who is the Rock except our God? Psalm 18:30-31 NIV

Consider…

Strength, shield, salvation, stronghold—these are a few of the characteristics of God found in this Psalm. This particular song paints a clear picture of God as a fortifying force for those who trust in Him.

In what areas of your life do you need strength or reinforcement right now? How might God be inviting you to trust Him?

What has God saved you from? Thank Him for that today.

What do you think it means for God to be your rock?

Listen…

Set a timer for 5-10 minutes.

Lead into your listening by praying Psalm 46:10 over yourself. “Be still and know that I am God.” Still yourself. Take some deep breaths. Keep repeating those words, dropping off one phrase at a time, until you are just reminding yourself to “Be.”

Be still and know that I am God.

Be still and know that I AM.

Be still and know.

Be still.

Be.

Ask God to speak to you.

When you get distracted, come back to Jesus by picturing the cross of Christ and the stone rolled away from the empty tomb. This is quite literally the rock of your salvation.