MARCH 26
Psalm 61:2, “Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Aware of his own frailty and limitations, David asked God to lead him to a rock higher than himself. This imagery reflects God’s identity as a firm, secure refuge, offering strength and stability beyond human ability.
David understood the military significance of high ground. Throughout history, securing an elevated position was crucial for defense and visibility in battle. Fortresses and cities were often built on hills or mountains to make them harder to attack—Jerusalem itself stood on higher ground. A superior vantage point also gave soldiers a clearer view of the enemy, allowing them to prepare for battle. Armies that controlled the high ground had the advantage, launching attacks downward with greater force and effectiveness. For this reason, despite being vastly outnumbered, the Jewish rebels at Masada resisted the Romans for months, using their elevated position as a strategic defense.
Just as David sought a rock higher than himself, we too need a refuge beyond our own strength. That rock is Jesus. He is higher than all, the only one truly able to deliver us. So, we should fly to Him, as William Cushing described in his hymn: “O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, my soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary—Thine, Thine would I be: Thou blest ‘Rock of Ages,’ I’m hiding in Thee.” In Jesus, we have a rock that towers over all our enemies and fears, offering true safety and salvation.
“How infinitely higher than we are is the salvation of God.”—Charles Spurgeon
Application Questions: David prayed to be led to the higher rock. Why? With this imagery in mind, pray that God would lead you to trust in Him to protect you amid your challenges.
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