Worship Him for He is Our Fortress!
As I read the scriptures listed, there are a number of songs that come to my mind that sing of God as our fortress and He is our deliverer. One of my treasured hymns comes to the forefront, A Mighty Fortress is Our God, written by Martin Luther. This hymn is one of the most recognized and loved hymns.
The second definition of fortress is any place of exceptional security; stronghold. Therefore, God is our place of exceptional security; our stronghold. In the hymn, God is our bulwark never failing. Bulwark is defined as any person or thing giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt. God is my bulwark that never fails and He is where I can turn to when I am in need of encouragement and support. He also provides support in my husband and friends.
In the second verse of this hymn, Jesus is called the Lord Sabaoth meaning He is the Lord of armies. Jesus is the power that will defeat our mortal enemy for his doom is sure. God’s kingdom is forever. This is why I love to worship God through singing the fore mentioned hymn for He alone is my fortress and bulwark; no matter what the enemy throws at me, God is the winner and has defeated him through His Son, Jesus.
God has brought me through a lot of difficult times in my life and has brought about reconciliation in relationships with my family. To God be all praise and glory forevermore. I want to encourage you to draw closer to Him.
How has God been your fortress or bulwark? Give Him the glory!
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Psalm 62:2
