God Is Our Refuge Strength And Help

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."  Psalms 46:1 (NIV)

This is one of the psalms, author unknown, that was a song which was sung by the people as a statement of fact, and as a reminder to themselves that God was their safe hiding place and the source of their strength.  He was always with them and He helped them whenever they were in trouble. The remainder of this psalm provided them with examples of some of the things that God protected them from, and that was followed by examples of God being with them.

The Lord God provides believers with protection from the attacks of man, the attacks of nations, and the things and acts of nature.  We have no need to fear earthquakes, floods, storms, fires, or the acts of war or evil men. (Psalms 46:2-3)  God is our refuge.  It is through His strength that we are able to function. (Psalms 28:8 and Psalms 29:11)  Because He is God, He is omni-present, He is every where all at the same time. (Proverbs 15:3)  It is He who helps and protects His people when we are in trouble. (Psalms 37:40)  When we need His help, all we have to do is ask for it.  Long prayers are not required, it is sufficient just to say, "Lord, have mercy on me."  We have not, because we ask not. (John 14:13 and  John 16:24)