Part 6: When Life Doesn't Make Sense

PSALMS - PART 6

PSALM 46

1.   THE GOOD NEWS:

 “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”

Psalm 46:1 (NLT)

• God is.

2.   THE BAD NEWS:

“So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!”

Psalm 46:2-3 (NLT)

• Life will bring storms and reasons to fear.

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)

“A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”

Psalm 46:4-7 (NLT)

“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’”

John 7:37-38 (NIV)

• Does my God have a big G or a little g? 

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV)

3.   THE ART OF BEING...STILL.

“Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how He brings destruction upon the world. He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; He burns the shields with fire. ‘Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.’ The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”

Psalm 46:8-11 (NLT)

• Find God IN the storm.

• Don’t let current storms blind you from your past and your future.

NEXT STEPS: 

• Ask the Lord to help you with your fears.

• Thank God that He is bigger than any problem or situation.

• Send me more information about being baptized on December 13th.

• Reading Plan: YouVersion® Bible App - “Standing Firm in Unsettling Times”  (5-day plan).