Psalm 46
King James Version (KJV)
Psalm 46
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
In the news every day there are so many things that could cause our hearts to tremble if we were not aware that our Father is in control and He rules on His throne. This does not mean, for example that no bad news can become a part of my family because of this—it does mean that no bad news that does become a part of my family was not ordained by my heavenly Father who loves me and my children with an unconditional, sacrificial love. It does mean that a sovereign omnipotent, omniscient God has allowed that to come into my or my families life that we might come to know Him more intimately and that we might see the power of His might in the midst of whatever storm. That through that trial we might shine forth His Glory to the world who is watching whether we know they are or not.
When the whirlwinds of doubt surround you, when life’s storms are pounding at very soul, and when there seems to be no answer—Be still and know that He is God. Bask in His presence until all doubt fades away. Remember as Christ said, John 16: “
33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.