Today's Word
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”
Reflection
Refuge and strength stand side by side. A refuge is a place to hide; strength is the power to set out again. God is both the One who shelters and the One who lifts you to your feet.
The phrase "a very present help in trouble" is specific. It is help met not after trouble has passed but in the very middle of it. Help is not far off; it is right there.
When difficulty strikes, we often look for help far away. But the nearest refuge is already beside you. Seek both the place to hide and the strength to rise from the same One today.
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