Are You Clinging?

Do you ever feel shaky, like you might fall? Do you ever feel like you’re not sure how you can make it through the next day, week, or year? If so, consider memorizing Psalm 18:2 where our Lord is described in this unique way.

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the HORN OF MY SALVATION, my stronghold.”

Perhaps you’re familiar with the Lord being described as our rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, and stronghold. But what does it mean that the Lord is our “HORN OF SALVATION?”  Scholar Herbert Lockyer explains:

“the figure of the Horn is taken from those animals whose strength is in their horns. Because the horn was once the instrument of the oxen’s strength, it became the symbol of power. And our God and Savior came as a horn or mighty instrument of salvation.

In addition, when horns were fixed to an altar they became projections to which sacrifices were bound and to which those who needed protection could cling.”

Yes, as you think about all the ways the Bible describes God, remember to add Jesus as your HORN OF SALVATION. Cling to Him.

HORN OF SALVATION, we praise You, our strength, and salvation. Thank You that we can cling to You.