God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. —Psalm 46:1
In Psalm 46, the psalmist uses language we can relate to, to paint for us the fears and feelings of helplessness that can overwhelm us. And yet the centrality of God is at the heart of this song—the psalmist refers to Him specifically by name no fewer than eleven times.
Five times he speaks of Him as Elohim—the powerfully transcendent One, supreme above every storm. Another time he identifies Him as Elyon, the Most High. He is Yahweh, a name reflecting God’s covenant with His people. He is Jehovah Sabaoth, the commanding Lord of hosts. He is the God of Jacob, true to His Word and His promises.
He is God—“our refuge and strength” (v. 1)— sure and steady even when our world is not. Therefore, we need not be dismayed, because God truly is “within” each moment, and we “will not be toppled” (v. 5). Everywhere we turn, in everything we face, we find our God already there; we find Him to be our sure hiding place.
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The Quiet Place: Daily Devotional Readings
©2012 Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Have you lost sight of God in the midst of your current circumstances? How can you find refuge in Him today?