Notes of Faith July 4, 2026
Happy 4th of July and 250th anniversary of the United States of America. May we be blessed by God now as then and may we turn from our evil ways, repent, and love and serve the Lord our God forevermore!
He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalm 62:2
“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”1
It is no wonder that the Prudential Insurance Company of America chose the famous Rock of Gibraltar as its symbol. This massive limestone mountain, standing guard over the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, is part of the British territory of Gibraltar. As a fortress it presents an image of permanence and unassailability. Nor is it any wonder that the psalmist David pictured God as his “rock”—an impenetrable fortress of protection and security against any attack, physical or spiritual: “I will never be shaken” (Psalm 62:2, NIV). As Moses said, “He is the Rock, His work is perfect” (Deuteronomy 32:4). Just as massive rocks don’t change, so God’s ways and works don’t change: “His work is perfect.”
Take shelter in the protection of the God who is a solid Rock rather than on the sinking sands of this world.
The sea ebbs and flows, but the rock remains unmoved.
Robert Murray M’Cheyne
Edward Mote, “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” 1834.
Ps 89:26
'You are my Father,
My God, and the rock of my salvation.'
Deut 32:3-4
scribe greatness to our God!
4 "The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are just;
A God of faithfulness and without injustice,
Righteous and upright is He.
1 Sam 2:2
2 "There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.
2 Sam 22:3
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge;
2 Sam 22:32
Who is a rock, besides our God?
2 Sam 22:47
The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock;
And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
Ps 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Song by Michael W. Smith
A mighty Fortress is our God
A Bulwark never failing
Our Helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and power are great
And armed with cruel and hate
On earth is not his equal
Did we in our own strength confide
Our striving would be losing
We're not the right Man on our side
The Man of God's own choosing
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He
Lord Sabaoth, His Name
From age to age, the same
And He must win the battle
That word above all earthly powers
No, thanks to them, abideth
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth
Let goods and kindred go
This mortal life also
The body they may kill
God's truth abideth still
His kingdom is forever
Draw close, cling to the rock of your salvation. His power and strength are great! His will is for your good! Seek Him while He may be found! There is a day of judgment coming for those who do not know and worship the Lord God. For those who know Him, love Him, obey Him, worship and serve Him, there are only eternal blessing and reward to come. I pray that you know the only true and mighty KING!
Pastor Dale