Psalm 31:3
You, LORD God, are my mighty rock and my fortress. Lead me and guide me, so that your name will be honored.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
If you want to read an inspirational story, go to http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4226688 and read about Arkansas Razorbacks tight end DJ Williams and his mother, Vicky. Clearly, Vicky Williams is her son’s earthly rock and fortress... and with God’s help, she has led him down a positive path toward becoming a man who will bring honor to both her and his Heavenly Father. And part of their story focuses on a map.
Fleeing an abusive, drug-addicted father in 1999, DJ’s mother put her children in the car and started driving. She told DJ to pick a spot on a map. DJ’s finger landed on Little Rock, Arkansas, and that’s where they headed… leaving their Texas home in the tail lights. I don’t think it’s any coincidence that the Williamses ended up in Little Rock… or at Immanuel Baptist Church in the office of a woman who helped them and became a dear family friend to this very day. And before you start to think this story is all sweet and rosy, you need to know that DJ’s father is in prison for attempted murder and aggravated assault. The family has lived in shelters with absolutely nothing but a suitcase full of clothing, and DJ’s mother has been hospitalized for life-threatening injuries his father inflicted.
DJ struggles with the fact that he has no relationship at this point with his earthly father… and he wonders if he ever can. But he knows beyond the shadow of a doubt that his relationship with his Heavenly Father is rock solid. And he makes every effort to ensure that this continues!
You may not be facing the adversity and challenges that befell DJ Williams and his family. You may never have known physical abuse or the sorrows and heartaches that can come from a loved one’s involvement with drug abuse. But we can all have a relationship with God that is every bit as deep as the one DJ and his mother enjoy. We can call God our rock… our strength… and He will gladly shelter us and serve as our fortress. Our life’s road map can lead us to the same God who delivered DJ’s family to safety. All we have to do is pick the right spot… all we have to do is say, “Lord, I need you. Please be my Rock.”
Where are you pointing on the “map” these days? Are you headed in the wrong direction… straight toward harm’s way? Or are you searching for “The Rock” – the strength and refuge of God Almighty? Don’t end up in the ditch or a “shelter for those who are battered.” Let God lead you and guide you – and then give Him all the glory and praise He so richly deserves.
©2010 Debbie Robus
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