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God Our Refuge, Strength, and Help (Psalm 46:1)

4/19/2020

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by Mr. Whitney V. Myers
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God is Our Refuge, Strength, and Help - Psalm 46:1 - Photo by Whitney V. Myers
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"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble."  (Psalm 46:1)

This lesson explains God's promise to be the refuge, strength, and help of his people (Psalm 46:1).

     Consider.  Do you need God's help and strength for what you are facing today?  How can you better experience God's protection as your refuge?

God is Our Refuge

     The Bible tells us that God is our place of safety and protection from danger and distress.  A refuge is a place where we go, and while we are inside, we are protected because our refuge surrounds us as our defense.  David writes, "For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy" (Psalm 61:3).  Solomon writes, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe" (Proverbs 18:10).  David tells us from his own experience, "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them" (Psalm 34:7, italics added).

The Bible provides several clear images for God as our refuge - a tower that we run into (Psalm 61:3, Proverbs 18:10), our shelter from the storm (Isaiah 25:4), our rock and fortress (Psalm 18:2), our shield (Psalm 28:7), and our hiding place (Psalm 32:7).

God is Our Strength

     Note that Psalm 46:1 does not just say "God is strong" (which he is).  This scripture verse says that God is our strength.  We who are God's people can receive, experience, and apply God's strength to face our enemies such as worry, fear, discouragement, and opposition.  God gives us the strength to accomplish the work he gives us to do in the face of these enemies.

The Apostle Paul knew that God was his strength.  Paul wrote during his imprisonment, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).  God provides strength to the believer to accomplish what God gives the believer faith to do (1 John 5:4).  As believers, we need God's strength when we encounter resistance and trials.  God provides us that strength. 

Hymn composer Will L. Thompson (
1847-1909) writes, "Jesus is all the world to me, My life, my joy, my all; He is my strength from day to day, Without him I would fall" (Ref. 1).  David writes, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him" (Psalm 28:7).

God is a Very Present (Proven) Help in Trouble

     The word for help means aid, assistance (Ref. 2, Ref. 3).  The word translated as present means proven to be (Ref. 4), that is, God is proven to be our help in trouble.  The word very means exceedingly, emphasizing that this statement is true (Ref. 5, Ref. 6).  Because God is proven to be our help in trouble, we have nothing to fear (Psalm 46:2).

David writes, "For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy" (Psalm 63:7).  The writer of Hebrews states, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6).

     Summary.  Let's review the main principles in this lesson.
1.  God is our "go to" place for refuge, safety, and protection from danger.  God surrounds us as our defense.
2.  God is our source of strength to face our enemies and to do the work he gives us to do.
3.  God is proven to be our help in trouble, and we have nothing to fear, repeat, we have nothing to fear.

     Apply.  Take time now to pray.  Thank God for being your refuge - your protection, your place of safety.  Ask God to give you strength and faith to face your enemies and to do the work that God has given you to do.  Thank God that because of him you have nothing to fear.

     Listen to/Watch Video.  "A Mighty Fortress" sung by HeartSong - Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio, USA.

References
1.  https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_is_all_the_world_to_me_my_life_my
2.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5833.htm
3.  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help
4.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/4672.htm
5.  https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/psalms/46.htm
6.  https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3966.htm

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Crisis Management Steps for Christians

3/31/2020

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by Mr. Whitney V. Myers
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The Battle is Not Yours but God's - 2 Chronicles 20:15 - Photo by Whitney V. Myers
The Battle is Not Yours but God's - 2 Chronicles 20:15 - Photo by Whitney V. Myers
"Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's."  (2 Chronicles 20:15)

Purpose:
     This article presents five steps to deal with our personal crises - steps that are scriptural, methodical, and effective.  All of us at times either have faced or will face personal crises.  Circumstances like this strike at the core of our being – physical, spiritual, and emotional.  The Bible is a great comfort to us any time, but especially during difficult times - such as the times we are going through now. 

Step 1: Recall God's Promises

     The first place to turn to is to the Bible.  Get your attention off of your problem and on to God.  Read and meditate upon God’s promises.  This step has a vastly therapeutic effect. 

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling."  (Psalm 46:1-3)

For your encouragement, I have included links to 26 additional "promises passages" from God's word.  You may see all of the verses listed below written out in just one click here (Ref. 1 - "Bible Verses for Times of Crisis"). 

God's promises verses: Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:9; Psalm 16:8; Psalm 23:1; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 34:4; Psalm 34:7; Psalm 55:22; Psalm 56:3-4; Psalm 68:19-20; Psalm 91:1-6; Psalm 103:1-5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3-4; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 11:28; John 14:27; Romans 8:28; Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:6-7; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 6:19; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Revelation 21:4.

Read your Bible regularly, not just when you have a crisis.  Memorize scripture verses.  That way, when a crisis arises, you can immediately draw upon familiar, comforting words of scripture, and you will be well-equipped to deal with difficult situations when they occur (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Step 2: Trust in God Through Prayer

     Prayer is an open conversation with God.  Even a short prayer, "Help me," is long enough.  Talk with God and ask him to take care of your problem.  Trust God to act (Proverbs 3:5-6).  Ask God to take care of your problem according to God's will, not your own (1 John 5:14-15).  Trust that God is in control of the situation.

Step 3: Solicit Prayer Support from other Christians

     Other Christians can bring you much encouragement by praying with you or for you.  Share your need or concern with Christian friends, and ask for their prayers.  When you are "down," others can pray from strength and lift you up.  "Plug in" with one or more small groups of Christians, for example, a Bible study or prayer group, or a fellowship group.  Small groups can provide you tremendous personal support (Matthew 18:19-20; Galatians 6:2; James 5:16).

Step 4: Believe that God Will Act

     Keep the faith.  Remember that you have prayed.  Keep on praying.  Don’t give up.  Feed your faith, not your doubts.  Whichever one you feed will grow (Luke 18:1-8; Mark 9:21-24; Psalm 37:5; Hebrews 11:1).  God will do what he promises.

Step 5: Testify Publicly to the Results that God Provides

     Tell others how God answers your prayers.  By this, you will encourage other people.  Jesus expects you to “go public” with your testimony about his work in your life – that God may be glorified (Matthew 10:32; Mark 5:18-20; Psalm 66:16, 1 Peter 3:15).

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Praise God that God's word never passes away (Matthew 24:35)!  We can always count on God to help us through difficult times.  God's promises are true and everlasting.

Reference:
1.  http://www.scriptureway.com/bible-verses-for-times-of-crisis.html

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The Remedy for a Troubled Heart (John 14:1)

4/22/2018

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by Whitney V. Myers
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"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me" (John 14:1)

     Consider.  On the evening before his death, Jesus spoke with his disciples.  Jesus told his disciples that he was about to leave them (John 13:33).  Naturally, their hearts filled with sorrow (John 16:5-6).

Jesus had already told his listeners who he is.  "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30).  “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58, Exodus 3:6, Exodus 3:14).

As the remedy for their troubled hearts, Jesus asked his disciples to believe in him.  The Greek word for "believe" is pisteuó, which means have faith in, trust in (Ref. 1).
 
As the remedy for our troubled hearts, Jesus asks us to believe in him.  Jesus asks us to trust him and to have faith in him.

     The remedy for a troubled heart is to believe in Jesus.

To the father of the boy who was deaf, mute, and had seizures, Jesus said, "All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts [in Me]!" (verse 23 in Mark 9:14-29)

To the woman who touched Jesus' cloak and was healed, Jesus said, “Daughter, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in Me] has restored you to health; go in peace and be [permanently] healed from your suffering” (Mark 5:34).

To his disciples, Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]" (John 14:27). 

      Apply.  Is something troubling your heart today?  Will you choose to believe in Jesus?

     Listen.  I encourage you to listen to Louis Armstrong's recording of the African-American spiritual song, "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen."

To learn more about these topics, please go to the About the Way page:
  • Who is Jesus?
  • Walking in God's Way (Old Testament Perspective)
  • "The Way" - The Name of the Early Christian Church
  • Why is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?
  • Are You Ready to Believe in Jesus?

Reference

1.  http://biblehub.com/greek/4100.htm
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