As morning dawned over the hills, my wife and I began our hike to Ramona Falls in the Mount Hood Wilderness area of Oregon. Halfway to the falls, we broke through a dense forest and came upon a towering rock formation, previously hidden from view. From atop the cliff, we could see for miles around. 

In today’s Bible reading, David wanted God to hide him from his ene- mies. Ironically, God set him high upon a rock, which left David in plain sight of these adversaries. Whether a physical location or a spiritual experience, this higher vantage point gave David a new perspective. His enemies looked feeble and his problems small when compared to the greatness of God. Christians have adversaries too. Trials and temptations may test our faith, causing fear and doubt. At times these battles are severe, and we may feel like hiding. But Christ wants us to see these enemies for what they really are: defeated foes. We know that we can trust God to lead us to victory.

Prayer: Mighty God, thank you for being the rock of our salvation. Help us to put our trust in you. Amen