Standing On the Rock

And the Lord said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock.” (Exodus 33:21)

Isn’t is amazing that Moses would experience the Lord who is the Rock, while standing on the rock. Moses was known by God and found grace in His sight (Ex. 33:12-13). It’s almost like reading a love story. First Moses sees and talks to God as one would to a friend. From a distance, the people saw the pillar and recognized the presence of God, but only Moses could come near the pillar, God’s Prescence. “My Presence” means literally in Hebrew, “MY Face.” God’s promise of His Presence with His people was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, which is where we get “On the Rock, I stand” (1 Cor. 10:4). Christ is the Rock on which I stand. He provides me with stability during the rough times in my life when I don’t think I can stand anymore (Matt. 7:24-26) He is my refuge, shelter and source of strength when I am feeling weak and scared. (Ps. 18:2) In times of temptation He has made a way for me to escape, that I may be able to bear it (1 Cor. 10:13) Here is a promise for you; He will give every believer the grace and power to endure. If you are feeling stress, fear, anxiety, uncertainty, lack of direction, instability, weak or unloved; He’s your Rock. Stand in Him, His Word, His truths, His love. His Love never fails (1 Cor.13:8 ) “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand” (Psalm 40:2) That’s not just scripture; that’s what He did for me! He is not a respecter of persons, if He did it for me, He’ll do it for you.

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Author: Debbie Simmons

I am a Northerner by birth, a Southerner by choice. I moved from Michigan directly after High School to Texas, I currently live in Arkansas. I am married to the man that changed my whole outlook on relationships, together we share 4 children, 12 grandchildren and recently a great-grandchild, as well as many other children we call our own. I have been raising children all my adult life in one form or another, from my own, to fostering, to teaching at school & church and any that were just in need of a mom. l received salvation when I was 12 years old at vacation Bible school with my grandfather who was a Minister. I didn't find out what a Christian was until I was 33, that's when my life began to change. I have been studying the Word of God ever since, but more importantly I have come to know Him. I never had the daddy/daughter relationship with my earthly father, but I certainly do now with my heavenly Father. I can't even tell you how blessed I am to have come to the understanding of who I am because of what He has done. I know I am a sinner saved by grace and grateful for it. I am not where I want to be, but I also know I'm not where I used to be, Praise be to God! Currently I am retired and by the direction of the Holy Spirit I have been given an assignment to write, with great intention. That He, my Father might be glorified.

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