Hobart Herd Devotional – Psalms 61
There is weariness in the struggles of life that cause us to search for a place of safety and rest. In Psalms 61 we find that David comes to the Lord in search of a Rock, a place of safety, refuge, and peace. We need to call out to God to “lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.”(vs. 2)
The Word pictures of this Psalm are awe inspiring as we see the Lord’s love, power and protection in life. Picture the strong tower of protection in our battles. Any General in a battle knows that the army that controls the high ground will win the battle. So true of our lives, when we run to our high tower of strength and truth, we have the ability to have victory in our struggles. We also need a place of safe refuge. We find this in the picture of “the shelter of His wings.” My Mother used to tell a story of a fire in the barn or chicken coupe where the baby chicks were sheltered under the mother hens wings. After the fire was put out the baby chicks were found alive under the wings of the mother hen. Even though the mother hen was dead, the babies were saved. What a picture of what God does for us in the Lord Jesus Christ. The difference is that Christ rose again and we are alive together with Him.
The most important picture is that of living in the presence of the Lord forever. David realized that the only complete place of victory and safety was in the presence of the Lord. So this is his final prayer: Psalms 61:7-8, 7 May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. 8 Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.(NIV) We have the promise of God that one day we will live eternally in the presence of the Lord, ruling and reigning in worship and glory with our God and King Jesus Christ. This is the final victory we have in the Lord, to be able to worship and praise Him forever.
Father, many times in this life I find myself weary and battle scarred from the battles of this life. I find that I need You as my tower of protection and strength. Help me to run to the shelter of Your wings and depend on You as my Rock, Refuge, Safety, and Peace. Thank You for the promise that one day I will live eternally in Your presence celebrating in worship and praise, giving glory to the King of Kings and Lord of Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen! Pastor Rob