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Psalm 46:8-11, Come behold the works of the Lord, who has made desolations in the earth.  He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; he burns the chariots in the fire.  Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!  The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

 The Scriptures contain many references that remind us that God is in control of every situation we face.  Because this is so He is our refuge in time of trouble, when the nations are at war, and when the storms are raging around us.  “When He seems to be doing nothing He is working!” (from the song Way Maker).  The knowledge that God knows exactly what is happening around this country with the stupid stuff going on and a virus and everything else going on around us should bring comfort to those who have placed their faith and trust in Him, in the One who created all things, the One who knows tomorrow. 

 I have written some notes from something I read that this Psalm was written during the time the Assyrians were laying siege to Jerusalem.  Those within the city had no control over their situation; all they could do was wait.  The first verse of the Psalm expresses their hope, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”  I believe I do not exaggerate when I write that in many ways the country we have known is in a bit of trouble; there are crazies out there and those who are trying to completely rewrite our country’s history and lie their way into control of the government.  Why?  Because they want power and will do anything to get it.  We might be “in” trouble but we are never beyond God’s help and love.  Whether you face difficulties in your personal life or agree with me about this country, a choice needs to be made.  Do you do your own thing and fail or do you trust God and not fear.  Put that way, I did not give you much choice because the choice is obvious.  There might be turmoil chaos all around you but God’s presence in your life brings comfort and refuge. 

 There is coming a day, and it might be soon, when He makes wars to cease and objects of warfare to be broken.  Jesus is coming!  Be ready!  Be looking for Him!  Until that time, you and I need to “be still and know that He is God and will be exalted among nations”.  To be still could be translated as “let go”, quit holding on to things that keep you from exalting God and giving Him the proper place, the due place in your life.  When He cannot be seen in the chaos around you, being silent and being still are needed to hear Him and know He is present and has a plan for tomorrow!

 So, stop worrying about tomorrow.  Stop worrying about the things you cannot control and rest in the One “who is a very present help in time of trouble”.

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