News about Iran, the UN, our own economy, national and local politics, our bank accounts, children, accidents, cancer, business closures, home foreclosures... I could go on... all feed our fear.
Dislodging us from familiar ruts, upheaval can leave us shaken and fearful.
Psalm 46 reminds us that God is bigger than whatever earthquakes we experience.
"God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea" (verses 1-2, NIV).
It's only natural to be scared when our stability is shaken. That's why it's good to remember that God is stronger ... and is with us in the earthquake. Even though we walk in the midst of trouble, He revives us.
Despite where we find ourselves, God can bring good out of chaos. But we have to hush ourselves in the holy place (see verses 4-6) and, in the Almighty’s presence, we can quietly listen for the Lord’s voice and look for His works (verse 8).
It takes supernatural power to deal with fear. But we access that through the gift of Jesus Christ who is with us. (See verses 10 -11).
So then, even if the mountains get shaken, we won't fear.
For Your Consideration
(See also Psalm 23; Psalm 138:7-8; Romans 8:28-39.)
What helps you remember that God is with you?
Have you told the Lord of Heaven's Armies about your earthquake?
How do you keep fueling your faith and keep from slipping back into fear?
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