What comfort there is in knowing that no matter what life throws at us we are never left alone. God works those troubles into our good if we just trust in Him!
Our refuge and strength may be rephrased “our impenetrable defense.” The psalms regularly use imagery of a fortress to describe God. In the ancient Middle East, cities were built on heights with high walls for defense. Yet there was no city and no defensive structure that was impenetrable. However, the psalmist describes here the One who is a sure defense.
God is a refuge for His people against everything actual or imagined.
Psalm 46:1-2
1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
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