[This reflection by Dennis Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 04/Jun/2023]
That phrase has been on my mind for several days. When that happens, God is usually saying something important to me and I need to ask for clarification!
The first thing I believe I heard Him say is, “When you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, head for the rock!” I need to pray and think more about that, but I know already that the fact that a rock is big, impossible to move, and provides a safe place to hide is central. To head towards the ‘hard place’ will just bring more confusion and anxiety!
It also occurs to me that at first a rock doesn’t promise much comfort. It’s hard and cold.
But … if Jesus is to become my rock, my refuge, my comfort, my ‘safe place’, I’ll need to press in, trusting that He will come through for me in whatever my tough situation may be. And that doesn’t come easily to me. For someone like me who learned very early in life that I’d have to meet my own needs, turning to anyone – even God – for help doesn’t come naturally.
He said he will be my rock – no, IS my rock! And, like Aslan the lion, he may not feel safe but he is so strong! I will head for the rock!
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