Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Psalms 46-50, but I'll focus on Psalm 46.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah
God is our refuge and strength. How often do we hear that? This psalm is often quoted. How often have we heard it? But are we really listening? Take a moment to read each line. No matter what happens, God is our refuge. He gives us strength to endure and helps us not to fear, even if the very earth fell apart.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered; He raised His voice, the earth melted. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
I want to take a moment to point out part of this psalm. First, God's dwelling place, His city, will never be moved. Second, God spoke, and the very earth melted. Now, I'm not sure what the sons of Korah intended with that line, but I think it can be taken two ways.
First: literal. The earth. The planet on which we dwell. God opens His mouth and it melts. Such is His power.
Second: spiritual. The earth. Us. People. We are made from dust, and so we are the earth. God opens His mouth and speaks to us, and our spirits and hearts melt and soften within us.
Come, behold the works of the LORD, who has wrought desolations in the earth. He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
Come and behold the works of the Lord. Look how amazing our God is. I love that line.
God does so many amazing things.
He created the earth. He created animals. He created people.
He makes wars to cease, and fighting to stop.
Now, He hasn't made the physical fighting stop yet, but He will. One day, when He returns, He will defeat the Enemy once and for all, and all fighting will cease, with our King victorious.
In the meantime, He causes spiritual fighting to stop. Now, that doesn't mean we don't ever have to fight. But remember: God is our refuge and our strength. We will go through spiritual battles, but God fights for us. He wants to fight for us. He is only waiting for us to ask.
Well, that's all for today. I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Psalms 51-57.
And remember, if you need refuge, strength, or help, cry out to God, who is eager to fight for you.
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