Psalms 46

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GOD IS OUR VERY PRESENT HELP

March 3, 2024

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 ESV). The psalmist spoke of three divine attributes of God that we can rely on in times of trouble. He said that we can look to God as our “refuge,” our “strength,” and our “very present help.” Looking to God as

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 ESV)

March 3, 2016

Three divine attributes that we experience when we go to God in times of trouble: “Refuge”, “strength,” and “very present help.” God is our “refuge,” our shelter, shielding us from the storms of life when we trust his protection. God is our “strength,” both materially and physically, supplying and empowering us to survive during troubling times. And He is easily found when we call upon Him because He is a “very present help.” He is always only a prayer away. Of course, we know that God is always present with us, yet during times of trouble His presence seems intensified (or at least our awareness of God is intensified). Have you experienced these attributes of our God during times of trouble?

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10 ESV)

March 3, 2013

Stop talking and worrying. Turn off, turn down, pull away and listen. Then know. Know that He is God. Acknowledge, understand and experience His presence and power. Then pray and worship. Worship because it is the only appropriate response. Pray because the nations are far from God and it is His will to bring them back. Pray for the Day when God’s Name will be lifted up in all the earth.

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)

March 3, 2011

Dial down the noise. Come away from your worry and busy-ness. Listen for the Whisper. And know.