God’s Characteristics

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

There is so much in this scripture, which also mirrors 2 Samuel 22:2-4.

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. 2 Samuel 22:2-4

The Rock (The knowledge the Jesus is the Son of God) – And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18

Fortress (House, castle, place of defense) Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! Psalm 31:2

Deliverer (To cause to escape from danger) He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 2 Corinthians 1:10

My God – The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2

My Strength The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7

My refuge (A place of Trust) – On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm 62:7

My Shield – You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.Psalm 119:114

The Horn of Salvation – Where I can go even when I have messed up – Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, Luke 1:68-70

My stronghold – O Lord, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in the day of trouble, to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth and say: “Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, worthless things in which there is no profit. Jeremiah 16:19

In my mind, how I see God from this passage is He is the firm foundation on which my faith is built. He is a place where I can live in safety. He causes me to escape from danger, He is God! He alone is my source of strength. He is a person and place of trust always. He is my protection. He purifies me, saves me, and provides me sanctuary. He is my stronghold that protects me when I’m under attack.

So often we look to people, to relationships to fill these roles in our lives. But God is able to do it all. He is the complete package. it is such beautiful picture!

Lord, help me to truly know you as the characters described in this passage. Get it from my head knowledge to my heart.