Devotion 06 March 2026

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

READING:  Psalm 46

Psalm 46 is a prayer that was written in the context of problems stress and uncertainty Amongs all the turmoil the Psalmist kept coming back to the truth that since nothing can happen to God, everything would be alright.

God is our refuge. In the midst of whatever you’re feeling today, God wants to be your refuge, strength, and your help. God is our protection even when what seems permanent is demolished. When the world crashes in around us, God is still there, protecting us. The word ‘refuge’ literally means to flee, as in running to a shelter.

God is our strength. The word ‘strength’ implies that we can rely on his might when we feel weak and defenceless. And we’ve all felt like that at times. You know of course that nothing saps our strength like stress. Proverbs 18:10: “The Lord is a mighty tower where His people can run for safety”. In other versions they use the phrase ever-present help. And that means God is quick to give assistance. It literally means that he has ‘proved’ himself to be such a help in the past and we can therefore trust in him in the present. He has been ‘tested’ and found to be trustworthy. No crisis is too big for God to handle and nothing will happen to him. Because of this we do not have to fear. If we run to him we will not be afraid. If God is your refuge and strength, you don’t have anything to worry about. If you are full of worry or anxiety, then perhaps you haven’t yet put your trust in Almighty God. He will do his part as you seek protection in him.

Prayer

Lord I confess that I often let my internal struggles get the best of me.

Thank You for the assurance of safety and the hope we have because of Your promises Thank You Lord for your Love Grace and Mercy. Amen