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Psalm 46 - God Is Our Fortress 1 God is our refuge and strength, a
very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though
the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart
of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains
tremble at its swelling. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad
the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in
the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when
morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters
his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God
of Jacob is our fortress. 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how
he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to
the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he
burns the chariots with fire. 10 " Be still, and know that I am
God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the
earth!" 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our
fortress. As ordinary as our days may seem, the world we live in is
precarious. Each of us is affected by wars and rumors of wars
(Matt. 24:6), national catastrophes, and personal crises. The
unknowns we live with can threaten to overwhelm our faith and even
our very lives. Where can we look for hope and security? "The Lord
of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress" (Ps. 46:7,
11). God alone is our hope in these troubled times. The aspect of
God's "very present help" (Ps. 46:1) describes his readiness and
willingness to save (Ps. 145:18; Deut. 4:7). God is our exclusive
security when the world we live in falls apart. We all tend to
place our trust in things like reliable friends, financial
stability, and "sure things." But these temporary comforts can
never serve as our sufficient refuge or foundation. The assurance
of God's help is our hope even if the mountains crumble into the
sea. He is the one who spoke everything into existence (Gen. 1; Ps.
33:6; 104:5-9), and by his word he can disintegrate it (Ps. 46:6).
Dear one, do you lack the security of his presence and the
confidence of his help when the morning dawns (Ps. 46:5)? To the
wind and sea that threatened to capsize his disciples' boat, Jesus
issued the rebuke, "Peace! Be still!"(Mark 4:35-41). There is
coming a day in the future when Jesus will put an end to the rage
of evil in this world, and his rebuke to the nations will stand:
"Be still, and know that I am God"(Ps. 46:10). At Jesus' command,
wars will cease and he will be exalted in all the earth (Ps.
46:8-10). "The assurance of God's help is our hope even if the
mountains crumble into the sea." It is no wonder that Martin Luther
was inspired by Psalm 46 to write his famous hymn,"A Mighty
Fortress Is Our God." God exercises his indomitable power over all
things--nature (vv. 1-3), our enemies (vv. 4-7), and the entirety
of this violent world (vv. 8-11). Our unchanging God promises his
"very present help" to his beloved children. Who is more willing to
come to our aid than the God "who did not spare his own Son, but
gave him up for us all" (Rom. 8:32)? In the unknowns of our
tumultuous earthly circumstances, we are assured that God is both
mighty to save and steadfast in his love (Ps. 63:3). Anchored in
the truth of the gospel, we find our refuge in Christ. Is God your
mighty fortress? When the challenges of life arrive, even the most
difficult circumstances, will you have assurance that God is still
in control? Through the gift of his Word, you can trust in God for
all of life's trials. Psalm 33:4-5 says, "The word of the Lord is
upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves
righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love
of the Lord." If you believe that God is sovereign, and that your
salvation is assured by faith in the death and resurrection of his
Son Jesus Christ, we encourage you to affirm your trust by this
prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that at times my fears about my
own life's circumstances get in the way of acknowledging your
sovereign power over all of creation. Please forgive me for my sins
and help me to place my complete trust in your provision. Thank you
for providing your only Son, Jesus, whose atoning death and
resurrection has enabled me to be in relationship with you. By your
Holy Spirit, help me to live in a way that honors and trusts you in
all areas of life. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
This 365-day devotional, written especially for women, includes a
year's worth of daily Bible reflections from more than 50 Christian
writers and pastors.
Will the Real King Please Stand Up? From the very beginning, the
Bible tells a story of redemption. God made the first man to rule
as king over all He created, only to see Adam's reign end before it
had barely begun. God knew all this and that's why He sent the One
True King, Jesus, to dwell with us and reclaim what Adam had lost,
saving mankind from the penalty of sin. Bestselling author Gloria
Furman makes this concept come alive for kids in this colorful and
creative book comparing Adam, the archetype, with Christ, "the last
Adam." Children will learn that while Adam's sin sentenced all of
us to death, Jesus's crucifixion and glorious resurrection restored
the promise of eternal life for all those who believe in Him. Kids
will be reassured that because Jesus is still on the throne, they
can trust him whenever they feel sad or scared. There's nothing
that Christ their King can't do for them!
Laying a robust biblical foundation and addressing a host of
practical issues related to women's ministry in the local church,
this book features contributions from a number of prominent Bible
teachers.
Furman gives moms a fresh, biblical perspective on their calling to
raise and nurture children, helping them live out God's story of
redemption as they offer the message of the gospel to those around
them.
Offering a rigorous exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, this classic
volume explores Paul’s teaching on women’s roles in the local
church. Now includes a new preface, a new conclusion, and new and
updated chapters.
Gloria Furman explores the main themes in the book of Ephesians,
showing us how the blessings we have received in Christ empower us
to walk in a new way rooted in God's love for us in Jesus.
Grocery shopping. Soccer practice. Dirty dishes.
Motherhood is tough, and it often feels like the to-do list just
gets longer and longer every day--making it hard to experience true
joy in God, our children, and the gospel.
In this encouraging book for frazzled moms, Gloria Furman helps
us reorient our vision of motherhood around what the Bible teaches.
Showing how to pursue a vibrant relationship with God--even when
discouragement sets in and the laundry still needs to be
washed--this book will help you treasure Christ more deeply no
matter how busy you are.
In 25 short meditations, Furman helps women see labor and birth in
the framework of the larger biblical narrative, infusing cosmic
meaning into their personal experience and directing their focus
off of themselves and onto Christ.
Filled with wise advice from someone who’s “been there,” this
short book encourages pastors’ wives to look to Christ when
facing the challenges of ministry, whether it’s late-night
counseling sessions, unfair complaints, or unrealistic
expectations.
This book explores what the Bible’s teaching on men and women
looks like in practice and helps readers embrace God’s good
design as a path to true joy and lasting fulfillment.
With a clear articulation of the gospel alongside practical
examples from ten women, this book supplies role models for
learning how to faithfully and effectively share the gospel in any
context.
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