Psalm 46:1-3
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling.”
This psalm is a song of confidence, perhaps composed for public worship in Jerusalem. It speaks of God's presence and protection even amidst natural disasters or national upheaval, reminding the community of God's reliable power.
What does it mean for God to be a 'very present help' in the face of today's overwhelming challenges?