The Lord Almighty Is With Us

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.

He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth.

He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:1-11

In Psalm 46, the psalmist proclaims God is our sanctuary, strength, and steadfast supporter. When it feels as if we’re surrounded by chaos or everything we thought was stable crashes around us, we don’t have to fear. God doesn’t falter. His power is evident and effective. Our eternal Sustainer gives us confidence in His unchanging character. The Lord, our secret stronghold, remains with us forever.

God created His followers to prayerfully support and encourage one another. But He also affirms He is always able and available. When we call on God, We can trust Him to keep His promises to provide for us. He will comfort us through His people as well as through His personal presence.

God is always able and available to help us.

Our Daily Bread – January 30, 2018