‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭33‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

My husband informed me that we have a bird’s nest in our rose bush. The rose bush desperately needed trimming. I very delicately trimmed back the rose bush. As a result, we were able to see the nest was home to three baby birds. I was surprised because normally birds build their nest in a stronger foundation, however, this is a very hearty rose bush that provides added protection with rose thorns.

Here we have these tiny baby birds, completely dependent on another and their parents for survival. We are like those birds, needing God’s protection and guidance to survive. God is our firm foundation. Isaiah even instructs us that to fear the Lord is key. The birds have a natural fear of us as humans and the creatures that prey. If they didn’t have a healthy fear, they wouldn’t have the wisdom and knowledge of protection. 

How about you? Do you have a healthy, holy fear of the Lord? Do you rely on Him for wisdom and knowledge? Do you have the confidence that He is your protector?

Let’s take a moment to exalt Him. Dear God, I exalt You and lift Your name on High. King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s You reign. Thank You for my firm foundation. Give me the confidence I need to completely depend on You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.