God is our very present help in trouble

Good morning beloved

I prayed and as I received from God today

Here is what I share

one of my favourite psalms

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable],A very present and well-proved help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should changeAnd though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,3 Though its waters roar and foam,Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,The holy dwelling places of the Most High.5 God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved;God will help her when the morning dawns.6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved;He raised His voice, the earth melted.7 The Lord of hosts is with us;The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,Who has brought desolations and wonders on the earth.9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two;He burns the chariots with fire.10 “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”11 The Lord of hosts is with us;The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah

Will this loving Father ever leave us or forsake us? No never.

Not only that he says he will help us in trouble.

Isn't God good.

If you're having trouble run to him for help

He is a compassionate, healing, loving-kind, gracious, merciful, delivering God who will perfect everything that concerns you

Here is an adapted exegesis on Psalm 46

This psalm emphasizes two main truths about God: His strength and His established presence. This leads to the natural responses of trust and thanksgiving. Scholars are unclear if any unique event inspired this psalm. However, some phrases in this passage resemble those found in the writings of Isaiah. He was the prophet during the reign of Hezekiah, who saw God miraculously save Israel from an Assyrian siege (2 Kings 18—19). The reference to secure water also hints at Hezekiah's choice to create a siege-proof water supply for the city. This leads to speculation that this psalm was written, or commissioned, by Hezekiah. This would imply this psalm is not attributed "to" the Sons of Korah, but rather was written "for" them to use in worship. Scripture does not explicitly say so. Thus, the exact background for this psalm is unknown.

Most of this psalm speaks from the perspective of the people of Israel. The song begins with strong statements about God's protective power and availability. A "refuge," in Hebrew, is similar to the term "shelter:" a place of safety away from a particular danger. Likewise, the original Hebrew more naturally implies that God is "very present" in the sense that He has proven His ability to see and care for Israel. He is not hard to see, or to perceive, but is near and accessible. That should inspire trust, rather than fear. Modern English might speak of "being in a tight spot," which is very close to the meaning of the term translated "trouble" in this psalm (Psalm 46:1).

That established trust means His people can—or, at least, should—feel no fear, even in the face of catastrophe or disaster. Even the most frightening natural disasters are nothing compared to the power of an omnipotent God (Psalm 46:2–3).

Amen

I pray healing, health, prosperity for you even as your soul prospers in Jesus name. I pray if you face any kind of trouble that God will send help from the sanctuary (Psalm 20) may you experience turnaround and restoration in Jesus name

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Pastor J