(2 Samuel 22:3) The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

(Psalm 18:46) The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Today’s devotional is geared toward the Christian who is struggling to make God personal in his life. It’s easy to find Scriptures dealing with verses containing personal pronouns; in fact, a closer examination reveals a wealth of Scriptures waiting to be discovered. All we have to do is a simple Bible software search, which can uncover verses that ring true with our everyday experiences and challenges. In each of the verses you find, you can apply them to yourself and grade your understanding and feeling of God’s presence in your journey. For example, when reflecting on 2 Samuel 22:3, I see how personal this verse can be if I apply it to my life: it serves as a powerful reminder that God is not just some distant figure but an intimate protector and refuge in all of my times of trouble. Each verse that we meditate on can help bridge that gap, allowing us to develop a deeper and more intimate relationship with the Lord. By consciously integrating these Scriptures into our lives, we can have that sense of closeness with God that transforms our daily walk of faith.

• (2 Samuel 22:3) “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: ” – Is God the rock in my life? Remember the parable that Jesus taught about building your house upon a rock in Matthew 7:24-27? My “religion” or “faith” is wavering if its doctrine is not based on the Scriptures, solely. Anything added to salvation that is not found in the Bible is building your faith’s foundation on the sand. So is God my rock in my spiritual life? This is very personal to me because the firm foundation of the rock gives me assurance that I can trust God with everything the Scriptures reveal to me.
• “he is my shield” – When I think of a shield, I think of something that protects me from harm. It could be as simple as the windshield in my car; or a shield used in battle: both provide protection. How can God be a personal shield to me? When I am tempted to sin, I can count on God’s Word to help me to overcome it. I bring to my memory Bible verses that I can concentrate on and the temptation to sin is crushed! (Psa 119:11) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. I may not have the Bible verse to memory, but I can “semi” quote it which God uses. How personal of a God is that??? He provides me with that shield to ward of the enemy’s attacks! It doesn’t get any more personal than that!
• “the horn of my salvation” – In the Bible, the horn represents strength and power. It is the main defense of any animal that has them. The musical instrument was used as late as the Civil War to call and direct soldiers in battle. Salvation is our only defense (the horn) against losing to the prince of the power of the air! A true born-again believer strives to live life according to Christ’s teachings. In so doing, our salvation keeps us and sustains us as children of the King! We no longer have to give in to sin; we have the horn of salvation that allows us to win the battle over sin!
• “my high tower” – This happens to be one of my personal favorites. A high tower gives you a vantage point over what is occurring below. God’s Word most definitely contains solutions to every problem ever. When we are armed with Scriptures, we are literally sitting on God’s high tower. We see the enemy’s tactics and can turn to Scripture (or recall it) to help us. How personal is that??? Our God gives us the advantage over the enemy. No other “god” can do that!
• “my refuge” – When I think of a refuge, I immediately think of a cave, a shelter if you will. If I was on a beach and a terrible storm came in, I would seek shelter in a nearby cave until the storm passed. Think of this for a moment. God can be your personal refuge in life’s storms. I think of Him leaning down, picking me up and holding me securely in His arms, just like the good Father He is. I can seek and find refuge in His Word when I am surrounded by hurt. I find comfort in the precious pages of Psalms. Now that’s a personal God. There is no book ever written that can provide this!
• “my saviour; thou savest me from violence” – My Saviour, Jesus Christ, does provide me with salvation which in turn saves me from an eternity in Hell! It doesn’t get more personal than that! He is MY Saviour – the One who paid the price for all my sins so that I would not have to pay for them.

If today’s devotional has prompted thoughts about your personal relationship, that’s good! God should be personal in your life. He should be the first one you turn to when you are in need of anything! If you’re struggling with that, then check your head and heart knowledge. Is God simply someone you know about and has been a part of your upbringing? Or is He someone you have come to know through salvation? When a person comes to salvation, there is a change. Christ becomes a part of your everyday life and not just on Sundays. If you have discovered that He is not part of your everyday life, make Him. Check out this link and be sure that you are saved; that’s the most important thing!