In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 144 - My Rock and My Fortress
Nov 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the focus is on Psalm 144, where the power of prayer for rescue and victory against deceit is highlighted. The host emphasizes God's role as a mighty fortress and refuge during vulnerable times. Listeners are encouraged to shift their trust from worldly sources to divine hope, underlining the righteousness found in Jesus. A joyful song of thanks celebrates past deliverance, reminding us of God's steadfast support for His people. Trusting God as our ultimate protector is the heart of this powerful message.
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From Rescue To Communal Blessing
- Psalm 144 moves from cries for rescue to songs of thanksgiving and requests for flourishing families and communities.
- The psalm links God's deliverance with communal blessing and dependable provision.
God As Our Ultimate Refuge
- The psalm presents God as our deepest trust, true security, and impenetrable place of safety.
- Life's vulnerabilities show that nothing earthly can be a final refuge, so God alone must hold our ultimate hope.
Refuge Is More Than Doctrines
- The refuge image means God is our deepest trust and the place of final safety amid life's instability.
- The psalm resists reducing faith to mere doctrines while we keep treating the world as our ultimate hope.