God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;” vss. 1-2
Psalm 46:1-2
Most people have had occasions to be frightened over their years in this world. Danger lurks, and we never know when a storm will hit with an unimaginable fury and force. And even though we’ve gotten used to a comfortable and predictable environment, it only takes an instant for everything to be disrupted. Storms can be incredibly intense, and they seem to be getting stronger. And when they hit, we are reminded of nature’s dynamic force and power. And the fear we feel is primitive and instantaneous. The psalmist was aware of such events and took note of them in this moving song of praise and thanksgiving. When everything is falling apart around us, whether it’s the forces of nature or the threat of international disorder and war or even civil war, God is our refuge and strength. In every circumstance God is present, not causing the distress, but surrounding us with a blanket of peace and eternal security. It’s not that we don’t feel fear, those primal feelings are necessary for survival, but beyond the moment there will come moments of calm, and we know that God is at hand. And our good life continues!
Thought for the Day: When have I felt primal fear?
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