“Our Father dwells in tents as well as in temples, but His favorite abiding-place is in the hearts of mankind.” — J. Fred Jones
Psalm 46:1-11 NLT 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! 4 A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. 5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. 6 The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! 7 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. 8 Come, see the glorious works of the LORD: See how he brings destruction upon the world. 9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” 11 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.
While this Psalm may have been written to be sung by the Children of Israel in response to God’s continued faithfulness, mercy and blessings, I also read this as a song I can sing for my life.
God is indeed my refuge and strength and my help in times of trouble. When the earthquakes come and the storms roll in, my Heavenly Father brings peace and joy to my spirit, when I look to Him. I must remind myself daily, that God’s Spirit does indeed dwell within me and therefore, all that His Spirit provides, is available to me.
In addition, I can relate to those “nations” that make war with me. Those nations of fear, doubt, unbelief, complacency, apathy, etc. All poised to wage war with the Spirit of God in me. However, just like the Psalm states, “the Lord of Heaven’s Armies” is here with me! My God is my fortress and He can handle every weapon that my adversary can set against me.
And finally, my end is assured of victory. Not because of what I can do, but what my Heavenly Father does and who He is. He’s my fortress, He’s my shield. He’s my protector and deliverer. He’s my God.
I pray that each of you can say the same, for that is exactly who God wants to be and is to His Children. We must realize the power of God’s Holy Spirit that dwells within us. God wants us to stand, but not in our own power, but His.
Lets be obedient and give glory to God by surrendering our lives completely to Him. For when we do this, the world will know that He is God. More importantly, so will we.
May you grow in knowledge, wisdom and love of our Lord and Savior.
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