Psalm 46:4–7 (ESV) —
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
NOTE: Who would have
thought that life would be like it is today? Who would have thought of us in
the midst of a pandemic or another race riot? Certainly history has told shown
us that these things happen quite often. Man's history since the fall seems to
be traveling from one crisis to another. Sin have enveloped people and impacted
all of life and the planet. And so it shall continue until the rapture and the
judgment (the tribulation). The verses above could refer to the millennial
kingdom and the new Jerusalem, except that there won't be nations raging until
the very end of that time. So, I think this verse (vs 4) can be taken
symbolically rather than literally. There is a river where God dwells and it is
in the hearts of believers now. The river is calm, peaceful, and provides
refreshment. Outside of us, the world rages. People rage and scream and fight
against one another. There is great evil in the riots. There is evil in the
hearts of all men. And only transformation can truly change our hearts. Our
biggest need is you, God. And our second biggest need is a changed heart so
that we can love one another as you loved us.
PRAYER: Father,
change our hearts. Forgive us for our malice and anger and rage. Give us the
peace which passes all understanding that is available to those who truly pray.
We are sinners worthy of death, but you died in our place to offer us hope and
peace. Open our eyes to see you during this dark time.
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