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   Yes, my soul, finds rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

   In most Old Testament references, God is not just described as a rock, but the Rock. The Israelites understood that God was not just one source of strength and protection. He was their only strength, their only hope and their only refuge. There is an implied supremacy here that points to the ultimate sovereignty of God.
   There are many examples of this throughout Scripture - here are three that stand out to me:
   After receiving the ability to bear children, Hannah sang, "My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one beside you; there is no Rock like our God" (1 Samuel 2:1-2).
   David also praised God for being his stronghold, deliverance, protection and encouragement. "I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" (Psalm 18:1-2).
   God spoke through the prophet Isaiah, saying, "Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one" (Isaiah 44:.
   A rock is an unmovable, unshakable place of protection and safety. And so is our God - all other ground is sinking sand!
                              He is my fortress...   Jesus...