God is Our Refuge

Northwest Bible Church – May 12, 2024 – Psalms – Alan Conner
Psalm 46
God is our Refuge
Intro

A. BECAUSE OF GOD’S CHARACTER, WE WILL NOT FEAR NATURAL DISASTERS
(Psalm 46:1-3).

1) The character of God (Psalm 46:1).

2) Based on God’s character, there is no reason to fear even if the world is in chaos (Psalm 46:2-3).

B. BECAUSE GOD IS PRESENT WITH US, WE WILL BE SECURE FROM INVADING ARMIES (Psalm 46:4-7).

1) The city of God is glad because God is there (Psalm 46:4).

2) God’s presence protects His people from all their enemies (Psalm 46:5-6).

3) REFRAIN (Psalm 46:7). “The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.”

C. BECAUSE GOD CAN AND WILL END WAR WORLD-WIDE, AND BE EXALTED IN THE EARTH, WE CAN TRUST IN HIS PRESENCE AND PROTECTION (Psalm 46:8-11).

1) All are commanded to come and see the works of God (Psalm 46:8).

2) The Lord makes wars to cease to the end of the earth (Psalm 46:9).

3) GOD SPEAKS! “CEASE, BE STILL” (Psalm 46:10):

4) REFRAIN (Psalm 46:11) - “The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” Sung twice (Psalm 46:7).

Conclusion