The Unveiling by Donna Howard

SCRIPTURE

Psalm. 48:3 …He has made Himself known as a stronghold.

OBSERVATION
We can never discover God unless he makes Himself known. Like a grand unveiling of something outstanding, however, God HAS revealed himself to all mankind. The good news is that He has revealed Himself to be a great God who is in love with his people and gives them favor. In this verse He is revealed as a ‘stronghold.’ This word in the original Hebrew means a secure high place, a retreat or an unassailable place where a person can find solace and safety.

APPLICATION
When calamity strikes without the slightest rumble of warning in advance, where do you turn for help? To the welfare system or some government agency? To friends or family? To your savings, retirement or investments? When your life falls apart because your marriage is shaken and gives way to divorce, where do you find hope? When you lose your job after twenty-five years of faithful service, whom do you turn to? David discovered the one unshakable and unassailable thing in the entire Universe: GOD! He ran to Him and found him to be a rock and secure fortress. I encourage you to do the same.

PRAYER
Lord, we tend to put our trust in many things but only you can protect us from the attacks of the enemy. Thank you for being a stronghold for us in the time of trouble.