Psalm 46:1–2: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
This is a very wonderful promise. Someone may challenge it and ask, “But how do you know it is true?” Well, it is true because the Bible says so. But it is more than theory with me. I have tried it and found it to be true. We are told, “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him” (Ps. 34:8). Jesus said, “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself” (John 7:17). In times of trouble you can count on God. Christians fail to trust God in times of trouble because they know nothing about His sufficiency. They have not learned that He is sufficient. We need a God who does not fail us. God is sufficient in any circumstance. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8
- Will you rest in His sufficiency, when you are overwhelmed with personal problems?
- Will you trust in His sufficiency, when there are more bills than money?
- Will you praise Him as the Sufficient One, even before He reveals His sufficiency?
Rest in the only One who is always your refuge and strength.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for being there, when troubling circumstances are prevailing. Dear Jesus, please teach me to surrender to Your sufficiency.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 42-89) (electronic ed., Vol. 18, p. 32). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
