I was hemmed in. The fire truck was blocking my exit. I immediately started saying, “Jesus, You are my Rock. I stand in You and  I will not be shaken.” After a few minutes I could feel my heart rate even out, and my fast breathing returned to normal. 

When I think about standing in my Rock, I picture myself totally surrounded by the Lord. He is impenetrable, unconquerable, steadfast, and immoveable. I could not be more safe. In barnacle faith I cling to Him, knowing that nothing can pry me away.

Every temptation engages our flesh. Faith affirmations strengthen our inner man and weaken our flesh. 2 Corinthians 4:13 says, “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed and therefore I spoke, we also believe and therefore speak.”