Hardship is inevitable, but believers are never left without refuge. Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Psalm 28 to remind us that when trouble, sin, and brokenness feel overwhelming, God is the unchanging Rock we can run to and cling to.
Jesus promised that trouble would come in this world—but He also promised His overcoming peace. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Psalm 28 and the life of David to show where believers should go when hardships threaten to overwhelm them.
David knew trouble well. He faced Saul’s jealousy, years of hiding in caves, battles over the throne, devastating sin, family strife, the loss of children, and even betrayal from his own son. Yet again and again, David brought his distress, failure, and fear before the merciful God who never changes.
Psalm 28 captures David’s cry: “To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock.” God is called the Rock because He is changeless, permanent, invincible, and immovable. Circumstances shift. Emotions rise and fall. People fail. But God remains the same yesterday, today, and forever—and every promise He has made will stand.
When life feels unbearable, don’t run from God. Run to Him. He is faithful even when we are not, and He promises never to leave or forsake His children.
Prayer: Lord, You are my rock and my salvation. Help me to build my life on You, experiencing Your faithfulness and love in my life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2).
Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon God Has the Answer to Every Problem You Face, He Is Our Rock and Role: LISTEN NOW