Scripture: Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6 The heathen raged, and the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, and the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9 He 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.
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen and exalted in the earth.
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
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The Strength to Stand
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
Life can feel like an earthquake. One moment, everything is stable, and the next, you’re dealing with unexpected relationship struggles, financial stress, mental health battles, or spiritual doubts. The world tells us to hustle harder, fix it ourselves, or escape into distractions—but Psalm 46 offers a different approach: run to God as your refuge.
This psalm isn’t about avoiding problems but finding peace and strength in the middle. It’s a call to trust God, even when everything is shifting.
Psalm 46 and the Promise of Psalm 45
If Psalm 45 is about Jesus, the victorious King, then Psalm 46 reminds us why we can trust Him.
Psalm 45 celebrates a royal wedding, a King establishing His kingdom. But Psalm 46 reminds us that even when the world seems chaotic, His kingdom cannot be shaken. Look at the contrast:
Psalm 45 says, “Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever” (Psalm 45:6).
Psalm 46 says, “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved” (Psalm 46:5).
This is a powerful message: The King we worship in Psalm 45 is the refuge we run to in Psalm 46.
What Are You Running To?
Psalm 46 clarifies that God is our refuge and strength, but the question is—do we run to Him?
Do you turn to prayer or just your phone when life overwhelms you?
When anxiety creeps in, do you open the Bible or Netflix?
When you feel lost, do you seek God’s voice or people’s opinions?
We all run somewhere when life feels shaky. Psalm 46 challenges us to make God our first refuge, not our last resort.
Peace in the Chaos – Be Still and Know
One of the most famous verses in this chapter is Psalm 46:10:
"Be still, and know that I am God."
This verse isn’t about doing nothing but trusting God instead of panicking.
Jesus echoes this in the New Testament. In Mark 4:39, when a violent storm threatened the disciples, He stood and said, “Peace, be still.” The storm obeyed because He is Lord over all things—just like Psalm 46 declares.
The world will always be noisy. Fear will try to shake you. But when you truly know He is God, you can stand firm.
The Challenge
- Identify your refuge. Where do you turn when life gets hard? Is it leading you closer to God or further from Him?
- Practice being still. Take 15 minutes today to disconnect from distractions and sit with God. Pray, listen, and trust.
- Declare Psalm 46:1 over your life. Speak it when fear tries to creep in: “God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God is with you. No matter what shakes around you, you can stand firm in Him.
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