This verse, I have realized will take me weeks to get through. There is so much to take and eat from this verse. I will only address "The Lord is my rock" this time.
What are some qualities of a rock? they are hard, they can be both small enough to pick up and throw, and also large enough to climb up and stand high upon. They are also known as "stones".
How are these qualities of a natural rock a means to revealing Christ, our Rock? God is Omnipotent (All-Powerful; Rev. 19:6) and He is our ultimate strength (Ps. 46). Christ is a solid rock in which we can stand upon and build upon without worrying if our building will shake and fall (Matt. 7:24-29; Ps. 62:6-9) because He is the Most High (Ps. 47:2; 61:2; 121; Dan. 4:17). Christ is the Living Stone and we are to be the living stones that build up the spiritual house (1 Pt. 2:4-10). Those who are disobedient will stumble on this Rock and those who are rebellious will be crushed by this Rock (Matt. 21:44; Luke 20:18).
In each quality of a natural rock we can find a hidden piece of who Christ is, as our Rock. Christ is more than able to give us the right piece of Him so that we can overcome and conquer in each area of our life. That is, after all, the desire of His heart, that all would be overcomers and conquerors; being able to be more than conquerors in every area of our life (Rom. 8:31-39). He gave His life to save us and help us through each trial and temptation (Jn. 3:16). Our Rock has given His all and is our Helper (Ps. 54:4-5; Heb. 13:6).
God bless!
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