What is happening to our world? Why are people so evil? Can we ever feel safe? Psalms 46:1-3 assure us that "God is our shelter and strength, and He is always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when trouble comes. God is our Protector. He is where we find strength to get through tough times when we are afraid. When the earth crumbles, floods abound, avalanches roar, tornados threaten—He is our shelter. Yet, sometimes in the face of tragedy and heartache, we question God, doubting His promise of protection. Although God does have the authority and ability to protect us from every trouble, sometimes He uses the trials we go through to teach us, purify us and draw us closer to Him. Although at times it may seem that God has not protected us in the way we need or desire, we can rest in knowing that He is protecting us in the way He knows is best for us to learn to fully depend on God. Although the world is in disarray, God is still God. He is still on the throne. Still mighty. Still faithful. Still sovereign. His presence is with us, and He is in the highest position of authority over this broken world. Ask Him to settle the anxiousness in our heart. Then, just breathe.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:32:15 +0000