For you have been a refuge for me, 

a tower of strength in the face of the foe. 

I will live in your tent forever and find refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah) 

For you, 

God, 

have heard my vows; 

you have given me

the heritage 

of those 

who fear your name.

Psalm 61:4-6 CJB

In the middle of whatever is going on in by his life David looks back and recalls God being at work - how often do I forget that?

He looks forward with hope, with trust in the power and goodness of God's sheltering wings.

And right now, he knows that he already has a heritage... the New Testament explodes this concept of heritage as Children of God, as heirs to an inheritance sealed by the Spirit, something we already have when we believe in and on Jesus. 

For David it was his vow, his promises before a holy God, remembering His faithfulness, holding on to hope.

For us it's faith. 

Not relying on our promises, our vows, but relying on Jesus, his life, death & resurrection.

Remembering his faithfulness, and holding on to hope. 

My hope is built

On nothing less

Than Jesus blood

And righteousness

My hope does not rely on me, my performance, me keeping my promises, but on Jesus, 

His performance, 

His promises.

In that there is peace.

Peace in the storm, the calm, the joys, the sorrows, the grief, the victories...because we are safe, heirs already, children of God.

#childrenofGod

#heirs

#dearlyloved