I love nature and because of my love for nature, I delight in watching documentaries about geography. Today, let’s consider rocks and its features. Rocks come in different sizes and shapes. While some are small, others are very huge. Some rocks can be moved from one location to the other, some rocks cannot be moved. Some rocks are firm and can withstand pressure from rain, storms, fires and strong winds. In fact, the scripture uses rock to refer to a solid foundation. The one who builds on the sand loses the house in the rain but the one who builds on the rock is unshakeable even in the midst of raging storms (Matthew 7:24-27). The Lord is also referred to as the Rock (Psalm 18:31, 2 Samuel 22:32 etc.). In 2 Samuel 22:47, the Lord is referred to as the Rock of our salvation. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. (Isaiah 26:4) Isaiah understood the importance of trusting in the Lord. He called the Lord as the Rock eternal: “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal” (Isaiah 26:4). The Lord is not the rock that can be washed away by the rain. He is solid, He is strong, He is unshakeable, He is able to stand in the midst of all raging storms, He is eternal etc. The Lord is the Rock that is not swayed by economic pressures, pandemics, political tensions, societal troubles. The Lord is the Rock that has seen many kingdoms rise and fall but His kingdom remains forever. The Lord is the Rock who though magnificent and huge can still fit into the heart of a person. The Lord is the Rock that does not need to be sought in miles, He follows His own. The Lord is the Rock that holds lives. The Lord is the Rock that offers water to the thirsty and food to the hungry. The Lord is the Rock that offers shelter to the homeless and salvation to them that believe in Him. When we understand the nature of the Lord our eternal Rock, we will not find it difficult to serve Him. Some people trusted in lifeless gods and they were not given eternal abode. Others trusted in themselves and they could not help themselves in times of need. Others trusted in the Lord, the eternal Rock and prospered in all they did and had eternal home when they departed from this body. Whether you choose to trust in the Lord the eternal Rock or not, is a personal decision. The Lord does not force anyone to trust in Him. We all have to make the conscious effort to trust in Him. Remember, when you stand on the solid Rock, you can face tomorrow but when you stand on slippery ground, you are at risk of a fall. Choose this day where you will stand, where you will put your trust, where you will find your feet. “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
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