Our Refuge and Strength

Psalm 46: 1-3

“1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

A common theme in the Bible is the presence of God.  Not just God’s presence in the universe, but God’s presence on earth and in our individual lives.  His presence is steadfast and He is with us through all life has to offer, the good and the bad.

Christians are witnesses to this presence, since the Holy Spirit of God dwells in each of us. God is present not just when we are good and acting according to his will, but also when we sin.  God does not desert us in our sins, but is still with us, convicting us of our wrongdoing, leading us to repentance.

Our God, the God of all creation, the God of all nations,  the God of all people, the God of our souls, is 

in us, 

leading us, 

transforming us, 

convicting us, 

forgiving us, 

healing us, 

loving us.

“2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)