In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 61 - Lead Me to the Rock
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Feb 23, 2026 A concise walk through Psalm 61 with readings and reflection. Themes include feeling distant from God in trouble, recalling past faithfulness as the basis for hope, and pleading to be led to a higher rock for safety. The episode explores how God's deliverance can come in unexpected ways and points to ultimate refuge in Christ.
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Remember Past Faithfulness In Present Distress
- When God feels distant in trouble, remember past faithfulness as an anchor for present trust.
- Dane Ortlund points to David recalling God as refuge and a strong tower to steady his cry from the end of the earth.
Cry Out To The Lord When Overwhelmed
- Cry out to the Lord when swamped by adversity instead of curling up in hopelessness.
- Dane Ortlund emphasizes David's active plea "Hear my cry, O God" and his request for deliverance as the right impulse.
Ask For A Rock Higher Than You Can Reach
- Asking God to "lead me to the rock that is higher than I" acknowledges human inability to reach true safety alone.
- Ortlund uses the rising flood image to show we need God to lift us higher than we can climb.