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Psalm 46
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Psalm 46
Remembrance
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fortress
Jesus as a fortress, indicating that Jesus is strong enough to protect us from the fiercest of our enemies
context
trouble, possible collapse of mountains and surging seas. Then uproar of nations, kingdom collapse, war and devastation
Scholars are not unanimous, but I agree with John Calvin who relates this psalm to the time when King Hezekiah of Judah was surrounded by the army of Sennacherib, King of Assyria
Over 200,000 residents had been taken captive
185,000 troops surrounded Jerusalem
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Structure of Psalm
3 refrains
3 parts
A statement of confidence declaring God’s protection and presence,,
- (2) a description of God’s care in the midst of trouble
- a call to stop and reflect
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v1-3 refuge
During an earthquake a few years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were alarmed by the quake, but also surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them asked her, “Are you not afraid?” “No,” she replied, “I rejoice to know that I have a God who can shake the world.”
Whatever personal catastrophe you face--a major health problem, the death of a loved one, the loss of your job, emotional problems, relational conflicts, or whatever--God is bigger than your problems. He is readily available to help if you will take refuge in Him and trust in His strength.