Days of Uncertainty?

07Oct08

In these days of financial uncertainty, I feel inadequate to give financial advice.  Even though I cannot predict or change the financial trends, I do feel more than adequate and very confident in the truth of God’s word.

Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in  trouble.”

While the Psalmist offers a wonderful affirmation of the nature of our God—“our refuge”—“our strength”—“a help in times of trouble”,  I am most drawn to the phrase  “very present”—God is a very present help in times of trouble.

He is not just a present help (Which in itself is sufficient) but a VERY present help. Very present meaning: extremely present; exceedingly present.   Our God is present to you right now and right here.

Therefore, whatever uncertainty you are facing at this moment, whether it is financial or otherwise, whatever may create insecurity, fear, and anxiety in you –  know this, Jesus our loving Lord is with you—now!

Hebrews 13:5b “I will never leave you or forsake you”

Matthew 28:20b “He is a very present help in time of trouble!”

I would encourage all of us to be aware of each others’ needs during this time.   I believe there is an opportunity to speak the truth of  God’s Word and to display the love of Jesus. As well, if you have a need,  I pray that you would ask for help and seek counsel from another Christian that you are doing life with.

Let us encourage each other with those words, “He is a very present help in trouble.”

Filed under: Our Refuge   |  Leave a Comment
Tags: Jesus, help, trouble, uncertaintly, needs, God, Word, love, bible, counsel, seek, encourage, forsake, leave, never, you, He, psalmist, refuge, strength, financial, advice, truth, Add new tag