How’s Your Rope?

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!”

“Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never]. “He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble.”

Psalm 91:1-2 and 14-15 AMP

“You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. It is easy to say you believe a rope to be strong and sound as long as you are merely using it to cord a box. But suppose you had to hang by that rope over a precipice. Wouldn’t you then first discover how much you really trusted it?” – C. S. Lewis

Recently, as I sat by the bedside and took in the raw reality of a dying loved one, this quote from C.S. Lewis came rushing into my thoughts. With my Bible in my lap, I read aloud Psalm 91, personalizing it for him as I went.  It’s then that I realized that the “rope” of God’s Word was being tested in real life, in real-time. And while I would much rather never have to put it to the test, I found it (once again) sufficient. Sufficient for my grief. Sufficient for his comfort. Sufficient for his valley of the shadow of death. Sufficient for the struggles that lay ahead.

When my Father God promises in His Word that He will never abandon or forsake us, He meant it. And I felt it. When He promised to be with us in trouble, I understood it afresh. Experiencing (once again) first hand, that though trouble surrounded us, He was with us, in the trouble.

Our Bibles were never meant to be simply a “Christian” accessory  or merely a place to turn for a quick “spiritual” one-liner on hard days. It is meant to be our Bread of Life. Our “rope” that will not fail.

Many reading this, have tested the rope of God’s Word and discovered the strength of the cord for themselves. Others have not yet been made to test its fibers. But the day comes for each of us when we must test its strength for ourselves. He will be found sufficient.

The day comes for each of us, when we must test the strength of God’s Word for ourselves.

Becky White

Just as my precious stepdad found dying grace, and just as I am finding grieving grace, you will find His living grace for all that comes your way. And when you do – go and encourage others.

Father God, I am so grateful for the authentic comfort and hope that You alone provide. You are my mighty fortress and shelter in the storms of real life. I love You. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen

Written by Becky White for the Lord Jesus

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