The Lord Lives!

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Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47 (NIV)

“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!

Devotion:

These words come from David near the end of his life, as he looks back on years marked by danger, betrayal, warfare, and God’s astonishing faithfulness. This verse is not a theoretical statement about God; it is the testimony of a man who has been rescued again and again. David’s praise rises from lived experience — from caves, battlefields, and seasons of deep uncertainty. And in this single sentence, he gives us a declaration that can steady any believer’s heart.

This is more than a theological truth; it is a confession of hope. David is saying, “My God is not distant, silent, or inactive. He is alive, present, and at work.” When life feels unstable or overwhelming, this is where faith begins — not with our strength, but with the living God who sees, hears, and acts. The God who sustained David is the same God who sustains us.


David had known literal rocks — hiding places in the wilderness, cliffs that shielded him from Saul’s pursuit. But here he speaks of something far greater. God Himself is the unshakable foundation beneath David’s life. When everything else shifted, God remained steady. When relationships fractured, when enemies rose up, when David’s own failures threatened to undo him, God was the rock who did not move. Every believer needs this reminder: our security is not in circumstances but in the character of God.


David’s praise is personal — my God, my rock, my salvation. Salvation, for David, was not an abstract idea. It was the story of God lifting him out of danger, forgiving his sin, restoring his soul, and keeping His promises. And because God had proven Himself faithful, David exalts Him. Worship becomes the natural response to a God who saves so completely.

This verse invites us to look back and remember the ways God has been our rock — the quiet provisions, the unexpected strength, the peace that held us together when life felt fragile. And it invites us to look forward with confidence. The God who lives, who is our rock, who saves — He is the same today.

Prayer:
Lord, You are the living God, our rock, and our salvation. Thank You for the ways You have steadied, protected, and carried us. Teach us to trust Your unchanging character in every season. Let our lives echo David’s praise as we exalt You for Your faithfulness and grace. Amen.

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