Never alone

Psalm 46:7 “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” God again makes a promise.  He is always with us.  That promise is the best promise you or I will ever hear.  We take comfort in Him who will never fail us.  Praise God.

Fear is never necessary

Psalm 46:2 “Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,” Can you imagine anything more terrifying than the calamity expressed in this verse?  And still God says to never fear.  And why should we never fear?  Because He is taking care of us as He has promised and His promises never fail.  Stability, courage and faithful strength are all our middle names.

Always

Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” God’s continual presence in our lives is more than essential for each one of us.  Without His every second presence we would find ourselves lost, lonely and worshipping a God who does not keep His promises–therefore, our God becomes god just like all the other religious gods.  God is a faithful, ever present, always keeping His promises God.  Each of us is blessed beyond our understanding to be loved, adopted children of our Wonderful God! 

A continual prayer

Psalm 44:26 “Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love.” You and I have no idea what love God has for each of us.  What incomprehensible love we take for granted.  Our Psalmist uses the word—unfailing—love.  That is a great word and concept to cherish for 2026.  Can you remember that for the next 365 days?Happy New Year!

Generational responsibility

Psalm 44:1 “We have heard it with our own ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.” Every Christian has the responsibility of teaching and sharing their faith with the following generation.  With that concept as an accepted responsibility future generations will always benefit from previous generations and ancestors.  Without that line of ancestor teaching faith truths will disappear which is the worst thing that could happen to children and future families.

A second time

Psalm 43:5b “Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” The ending to this chapter is identical to the ending in the previous chapter.  Why?  Here is a thought—You and I need constant reminders and assurances.  Our human nature is strong at times and forces us into depression thinking and lack of hope thinking.  God is helping us, giving us strength, assuring us, comforting us while constantly repeating the thought–I love you.  We could not possibly be in better hands.  Thank and praise God!