Timeless Biblical Truth.
God is the only true source of safety and security in times of great disaster and danger; believers do not need to fear because God’s protection and ultimate victory over the world is certain.
- In times of crisis believers are at rest knowing the LORD is with him (1-3).
- God is our refuge in times of destruction (1).
- There is no reason to fear, even if the world is in chaos (2-3).
- In times of a political crisis believers are at rest knowing the LORD is with him (4-7).
- God provides for the security for believers in times of imminent danger (4).
- God’s presence protects believers from all their enemies (5-7).
- In view of the final victory of the sovereign LORD over the world, believers may renew their confidence in the LORD’S presence (8-11).
- Unbelievers will know that the LORD has the final victory (8-9).
- Unbelievers must stop and acknowledge the sovereignty of the LORD who will be exalted everywhere (10-11).
Questions for Second Milers
- How does the psalmist describe God? What are his circumstances that calls forth this description?
- The psalmist is describing a national crisis. What in our nation makes you fearful? Why? What in your world makes you fearful? Why?
- Note the repetition of the refrain in verses 7 and 11. Why does the psalmist repeat this refrain?
- Compare the imagery and tone of verses 4-5 with that of verses 6-7 and 9. What variations are there in the ways God acts?
- To what extent are you aware that God is with you, that He is your present helper?
- How may a person become aware of God’s majesty?
- Obey the command of verse 10a for five minutes—not praying but meditating on knowing that God is God. What did you feel after meditating?
- What are appropriate responses to knowing that God’s presence is with you?
- 9. Give your own short title to this psalm.
Wise Counsel: When you are nervous and fidgety, wanting to interfere with God’s plans for your life, remember these three admonitions: “Be still!” (Ps 46:10); “Stand still!” (Ex 14:13); and “Sit still!” (Ruth 3:18). Trust God to see you through anything.
Lanny Tanton is the Pastor at The Bible Church of the Lakes in Horseshoe Bay, Texas – just outside of Marble Falls. Pastor Tanton welcomes you to our website and hopes that you’ll enjoy reading these insightful blog posts. Please contact us if you have further questions!!
