“God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you. So we will never fear even if every structure of support were to crumble away. We will not fear even when the earth quakes and shakes, moving mountains and casting them into the sea. For the raging roar of stormy winds and crashing waves cannot erode our faith in you. Pause in his presence God has a constantly flowing river whose sparkling streams bring joy and delight to his people. His river flows right through the city of God Most High, into his holy dwelling places. God is in the midst of his city, secure and never shaken. At daybreak his help will be seen with the appearing of the dawn. When the nations are in uproar with their tottering kingdoms, God simply raises his voice, and the earth begins to disintegrate before him. Here he comes! The Commander! The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob fights for us! Pause in his presence”
I love this picture of the sovereignty and protection of God. He is our strength and our refuge. If we anchor ourselves to Him we will not be shaken or distressed when the world around us is in total chaos. By being in His presence and keeping our eyes fixed on Him, we can experience continual joy and be a conduit for joy ourselves. This scripture is such a comfort because it reminds us that when we keep our eyes on the Lord, we can be filled with joy and have stability and security no matter how uncertain the circumstances. And in the midst of all of the chaos, He will fight for us.
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