Psalms 31:1,3 - In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge;.... For thou art my rock and my fortress; Therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me. -- ASV.
Here David expresses complete faith in Jehovah his God. As Jehovah has placed all of His word, His promises, upon His Holy Name, David spoke of his confidence that Jehovah will lead and guide him for His name's sake. We today -- who belong to Christ -- can be assured that Jehovah, who knows the beginning from the end, is well aware that the final outcome will greatly outweigh any of the trials and sufferings in this present evil age. Thus, Jehovah still is a rock and fortress through Jesus, for Jesus himself stands in the strength of his God, Jehovah. (Micah 5:4) All who are of faith toward God are as in a world that is constant storm of corruption, and in need of a rock to cling to amidst the turmoil around us. Jesus provided a perfect example as he constantly looked to his God for guidance. We also have examples such in those listed in Hebrew 11, all of whom, in effect, made Jehovah their rock and their fortress. We can receive God's guidance by study and application of the Bible in our lives.
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