Sabbath in the PsalmsSample

God is the Most High

When you think of your life, where do you want to end up? You may want to be prominent and well-regarded. You may want financial security to be your legacy or to reach the pinnacle of your given profession. You may want your family to be respected, your intellect to be celebrated, or your contributions to be acclaimed. It’s natural to desire to reach the highest point of whatever you are most passionate about, to be in the spotlight. But here’s the scary thing about the highest highs and the brightest lights—you can’t stop there. You have to keep pushing. Keep chasing. Keep proving you are worthy. This is not the case with God. He is the Most High. The most glorious. When He is rightfully at the top of your life, you can dwell in His shelter and abide in His shadow. You don’t need the spotlight or the striving because you know you have already arrived at something much sturdier, much more life-giving—a refuge, a fortress, God whom you can trust.

Reflect + Apply

Reflect on the imagery in this text: ‘shelter,’ ‘shadow,’ ‘refuge,’ and ‘fortress.’ What comes to mind when you think of these words and how they describe God?

Prayer

God, You are my stronghold and the shadow in which I rest. You are my refuge and my fortress. I choose to trust You today, regardless of my circumstances.