Psalm 46: For the Weary

For those who feel frustrated and tired, as if no one understands their troubles, as if no help will ever come in their hardship:

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"There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress...He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!' The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."

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Did you catch that? Ultimately, the psalmist's hope isn't in his own comfort. He does not rejoice on account of what God will do for him. He rejoices because of what God will do for Himself! The Lord will be exalted, and that is enough for us...for in His exaltation, the earth is put to rights and wars cease. When He is lifted high, His people are made glad. When He comes first, all other good things will follow.

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The Lord of hosts is our fortress, and He will reign over the earth once more. He will glorify Himself, no matter what, and His triumph will sweep away every obstacle and bring in glory and joy beyond our comprehension. That's a promise, and God keeps His promises--every last one.

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