PERSPECTIVE
02nd Sep 2020
Psalm 61:2-3 says, “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.”
We have been doing a lot of walking over these past months, we have some great woodland walks and also along the Bristol Channel with views over to Wales. However, one of our favourite walks is on top of the Mendips, where we have amazing views in every direction and being in the wide open spaces is refreshing and invigorating, and gives us fresh perspective.
We are living in confusing days; our news media is full of conflicting information, most of which is fear inducing. We need a rock that is higher than we are, we need to see things from God’s perspective and to understand His heart and desire for us His family.
In Psalm 138, David declares, “I praise you for your love and faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.”
So this week, as the children return to school and many return to their workplace, it is important to know where we stand and what we believe. Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” I can live in peace because I know that God cares for me and is always on my case.
I love the song from the musical “If my People” by Jimmy and Carol Owens, based on Ephesians 2:6-7
“Keep looking down, we’re seated in the heavenliness,
God’s mighty power has raised us over all!
Keep looking down, above all principalities, for we have died and risen with the Lord.
And in His name we have authority, and in His name we shall prevail,
And in His name we dare to face the enemy, and in His name we cannot fail.”
by Charles Sibthorpe
