SOAP Journal 03-11-2008 (Psalm 46:1-3)
Scripture:
Ps 46:1-3 God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea.
Observation:
The surging sea is an aggressive, conquering force in this passage. The dry land, the home and sustenance of all humanity and everything we know, is shaken and destroyed. The calamity is at the level of our very foundation; it is not just threatening, but completely destructive to that which makes our very survival possible. It is in times of THAT kind of trouble that God is our refuge.
Application:
What trial do I face, or have I ever faced, that compares to this level of devastation? The refuge that is our God is defensive and THAT'S OK during the times of trouble. Indeed, all we have is defense and all we CAN HAVE is defense. HE is our offense, our Defender, our Refuge. And in that, He's all we need.
Prayer:
Father, forgive me for thinking any of my trials are at this level of calamity. Forgive me for not seeing You as my refuge, but instead trying to be on the offense without the timing of calling to be there. Truly You have preserved me and brought me to where I am in You this day. Be exalted in all my life. Amen.
Ps 46:1-3 God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea.
Observation:
The surging sea is an aggressive, conquering force in this passage. The dry land, the home and sustenance of all humanity and everything we know, is shaken and destroyed. The calamity is at the level of our very foundation; it is not just threatening, but completely destructive to that which makes our very survival possible. It is in times of THAT kind of trouble that God is our refuge.
Application:
What trial do I face, or have I ever faced, that compares to this level of devastation? The refuge that is our God is defensive and THAT'S OK during the times of trouble. Indeed, all we have is defense and all we CAN HAVE is defense. HE is our offense, our Defender, our Refuge. And in that, He's all we need.
Prayer:
Father, forgive me for thinking any of my trials are at this level of calamity. Forgive me for not seeing You as my refuge, but instead trying to be on the offense without the timing of calling to be there. Truly You have preserved me and brought me to where I am in You this day. Be exalted in all my life. Amen.
posted by Sage @ 12:32 PM
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