Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
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Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
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Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
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There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
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God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
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The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
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Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
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He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.
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Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Comfort me!
GOD’s Word offers absolute comfort. And this Psalm, this Word, is profoundly comforting. As our world spins into absolute chaos, we can know, in His still small voice, that He is our hiding place, our refuge, our source of power in a world where we feel powerless. No matter what has happened, or what is happening, or what may happen, the LORD is here. He is able to handle any circumstance. We can trust Him and He is more than capable. Remember! And the more we surrender to Him, the more He is released to do His will in our situation. We’re not to hold on but to let go of control, and trust Him. Remember: When I am weak, I (and He) am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10)
Meditate on this Psalm
Line by line, thought by thought, Jesus is in the midst of the words of Psalm 46. When scripture spells GOD in capitals, ie LORD, the reference is to GOD the Father. When the spelling is as this: Lord, the reference is to Jesus.
From verse 11, “The [Jesus] of hosts is with us” and “The [Father] of Jacob is our refuge.”
Selah means to pause — So, can you take time to reflect on your personal experience of reading, digesting His word, and embracing Him in your present moment.
He truly is our refuge and our strength. So may we take more time to take refuge in Him, and find the strength He’s provided to us.
Blessings:)
Sarah