Psalm 46:1-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.… There are many who make their wealth their refuge. Others trust in their health and strength. They say, "Look at this strong arm, this robust chest, and this firm body! Talk of death: ah! ah! see my strength!" I. THE CHARACTER OF OUR GOD OFFERS TO US A SURE REFUGE, for there is no deception in Him. You have had fathers and mothers whose noble testimony to the character of God has been before you. They trusted in Him; and were their lives a failure? II. OUR FATHER GOD IS A REFUGE FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF SATAN. Our Father will not allow the devil to battle with His children above their tiny strength. III. OUR FATHER IS A REFUGE FROM THE WICKED DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS. IV. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS OUR REFUGE FROM THE ALLUREMENTS OF THE SINFUL WORLD. Keep as far as ever you can from the paths that lead so many to a ruined life and an agonized death. V. IN JESUS WE SEE THAT GOD IS OUR SHELTER FROM THE SMITINGS OF A CONVICTED CONSCIENCE. (W. Birch.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.} God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.WEB: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. |
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