Though the earth give way
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by Ruth Olsen
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This is the fourth in a set of seven devotions based on Psalm 46.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way … its waters roar and foam (Psalm 46:2,3)
By ‘dwelling’ in Psalm 46:1 for a few days, we’ve been reminded why we need not fear in this time of upheaval. And we’ve allowed time for the Holy Spirit to renew to us God’s love in our hearts. Through Jesus, day by day the Holy Spirit gives us hope and a future that God has prepared, available to any who trust him. And this hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us (Romans 5:5). Therefore, no matter what is happening, he will give us the courage, strength, and whatever needed to continue walking forward, into each new day. He goes before us, and he calls us to follow him.
That doesn’t mean we won’t feel scared. There will be challenges, probably different for each of us. But the Lord does not change. It’s his love that will drive out our fear (1 John 4:18), helping us learn to lift our focus to him, to give our fears, anxieties, concerns to him. He promises to never leave nor forsake us, and that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:5,8 NIV). Therefore, we can cast all our anxiety on him because he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
Lord God, thank you that you never leave us. We are grateful. Amen.
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