As the world continue to turn and evolve into a place less pleasing to God; When we are unsteady in our thoughts, our reasoning and decisions becomes cloudy we must stand on The Rock, called Jesus to know how YHWH, God Almighty, will make His way.
“The Rock” in the scriptures, is often used to refer to God or Jesus, both being the same person. It is a safe haven for His people to turn to in times of trouble (like today’s division among God’s people and others). It symbolizes strength, confident, actively seeking a firm and honest relationship between God the Father and us, His children. It symbolizes what type of force our enemies will come against and emphasizes the all-powerful, all-caring, protective care that God provides to those who trust in him; providing the firmest foundation ever to be build. When we come to Christ in truth, and accept Him as our personal Saviour, we all become a part of the body of Christ and take part in the life God wills to us. So, when we stand on this Rock, called Jesus, we can rest assured that all will be well. (1 Corinthians 10:4 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ).
Now, we must understand that things don’t get better just because we rant and rave, curse and criticize, blame and don’t take responsibility for our own action. Nor does troubles, circumstances, and situations miraculously turn around because we want them to simply because we think we are entitled to an outcome in our favor. That is why it is so important to know, that when we go to “The Rock,” although life is slinging lemons at you left and right, we must stand firm in our commitment to Him and be prepared, be encouraged, be optimistic that we are not only planted, like a tree, by His River of Love, giving us the strength to weather our storms; we will lie down in His green pasture to find and enjoy rest in His arms; He will lead us beside the still waters, ushering in His peace; we will be able to sing an honest and truthful praise to His Holy name. Due to their pride and self-proclaim deity, many will be forcibly removed from their place of peace and power, in the Lord our God, while in the plight of their trials, troubles, and tribulations (wilderness). This is why you must hold firmly and not be dissuaded by winds of those going against the Word (Jesus). (1 Corinthians 10:5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness).
As long as we refuse to go to The Rock (Jesus), take hold of His unchanging hands, climb on and stand in His goodness, we will never (this is a word I don’t often use, but in this case, it is relevant) understand nor learn of God’s reasoning for what He allows and what He doesn’t. And even though He makes His revelation known to us, the answer may be unclear for a while, (and we may think it will not ever come) but with our faith, which we have nurtured and has grown, we hold on until He deem it necessary to reveal the why, when, and where of it all, more clearly. This is not an assumption or a vague statement, meant to get your attention. This is a truth to be told solely of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, as our Rock, the intercessor, a place of protection, strength, safety, and security. (Psalm 18:2 “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”)
This world is forever changing But God, Jesus never changes. Everything about Him is renewed unto us every day to help us go through this life as the children of the Most High. But as long as people continue to disown our LORD and our Saviour, putting themselves on make-believe thrones, we as God’s children will be tried and tested, validating our thoughts and reactions toward His Love and Truth instead of man’s. So, until you learn how to stand on Jesus, The Rock, seeing that which is righteous and pleasing in Elohim’s eyes, you will fall for anything the devil, through men, sends your way, especially if and when it sounds like what you want to hear, regardless of it being the righteous thing or the wrong thing. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.
Psalm 62:6-8
“He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”
Isaiah 26:2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. which says, “Trust in Adonai forever, for the LORD Adonai is a Rock of ages”. “Trust in Adonai forever, for the LORD Adonai is a Rock of ages”
Isaiah 26: 4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
“Trust [confidently] in the LORD forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner], For the LORD GOD is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages]”
Psalm 71: 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
“Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress