Scripture Reading : Psalm 46
Theme : God is Our Fortress
- God is the Defense of His Saints (1-3). Even in the most tumultuous times, God is our refuge and strength. He promises to protect His children no matter the circumstance, be it natural disaster or wars.
- God is Present in Zion (4–7). Nations may fight and cause chaos and destruction, but God will firmly establish His worldwide headquarter in Zion/Jerusalem. He will also protect the citizens of Zion, those believers who will inherit His eternal kingdom. God is our fortress in time of chaos and destruction.
- God will be Exalted on Earth (8-11). There will be a time when God will completely renew the world. There will be no wars and destruction. Human history has been strewn with wars. Only God can get rid of wars. Humans, including Christians, cannot bring about complete peace on earth. We need to be still, not trust in our abilities and see God work and bring completely peace. Exalt God when it happens.
Praying the Scripture
God is our fortress. May you faith be immovable now so that when the days of trouble comes, your faith in God as your fortress, your very present help in trouble, will not waver. May you be sure of His promise to get you through trouble, but not to end trouble. Since this world is broken, trouble will not cease until Jesus returns. God has shown to be trustworthy throughout history. He helped OT saints, the early church saints and the saints of the reformation, He will also help you too. Pray for your faith to be strengthened in God as your very present help in trouble.
经文：诗篇46
主题：神是我们的避难所
- 神保卫祂的圣徒（1-3）。即便在最恶劣的情况下，神是我们的堡垒和力量。祂应许不论发生任何事都会保护祂的儿女，无论是自然灾害或战。
- 神就在锡安（4-7）。列国会起争执，制造混乱和破坏，但神要在锡安/耶路撒冷坚固地立定祂全球的总部。祂也要保护锡安的子民，即承受祂永恒国度的信徒。神在混乱与毁灭中作我们的避难所。
- 神将在世上被高举（8-11）。神必然要彻底更新这个世界；那时不再有战争和毁灭。人类历史充满了战争。唯独神能终止战争。人类，包括基督徒，是无法把全然的和平带进这世界的。我们需要休息（或安静），不靠自己的才能，而是看神如何带来完全的和平。当这发生的时候，我们要高举神。
用经文祷告
神是我们的避难所。愿你当下的信心非常坚固，叫患难来临时，你对神作你的避难所，你随时的帮助之信心不会动摇。愿你能肯定神要助你渡过难关的应许，不是叫困境终止。既然这个世界是堕落的，困难一定会持续，直到耶稣再来为止。神在历史历代已证明自己是可靠的。祂帮助旧约圣徒、早期教会的圣徒与改革时代的圣徒，所以也会帮助你。祷告你在神里面的信心会坚固，叫祂真作你患难中随时的帮助。
