Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
The psalmist reasons like a mathematician: because God is our refuge and strength, fear becomes simply irrational. When the earth convulses and the mountains crash into the sea, picture the ruin of nations, the persecution of the church, the reign of heresy, still the believer must never mistrust. God remains faithful, and His refuge preserves us even when the elements melt and worlds dissolve.
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God allows Himself to be found in times of distress exceedingly, to those who seek Him, He verifies His word beyond all measure. Because God is such a God to them, the congregation does not fear though distress break in upon them. Even if the earth should change and mountains sink back into the waters from which they appeared on the third day of creation, returning to the old chaos itself, still they fear not.
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Commenting on Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge to flee to, our strength to bear us up under burdens, our help at hand and never found wanting. Are we pursued? We find secure shelter in Him. Are we oppressed? He fits us for service and suffering alike. Those who with holy reverence fear God need not be amazed or afraid of any power of hell or earth. If God be for us, who can be against us to do us harm?
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Commenting on Psalm 46:1-5