Episode 10 Psalm 46: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

Episode 10 Psalm 46: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

Introduction

Welcometo ‘2 Minutes with the Lord. I am your host Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD

Have youever felt like the world around you was spinning out of control?

Maybe itwas a crisis, unexpected news, or just the constant demands of daily life.Psalm 46 meets us in these moments, offering a powerful reminder: God is ourrefuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Today, let’s reflect onwhat it means to find peace, even when life feels chaotic.

PsalmReading

“Let’slisten to the opening verses of Psalm 46, hearing them as words of comfort andtruth.”

‘Godis our refuge and strength,

anever-present help in trouble.

Thereforewe will not fear, though the earth give way

andthe mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

thoughits waters roar and foam

andthe mountains quake with their surging.’

“Psalm 46opens with one of the most comforting declarations in Scripture: ‘God is ourrefuge and strength.’ A refuge is a place of safety, a shelter from the storm.But this Psalm goes further—it reminds us that God is not just a distant, safeplace;

He isactively present, providing strength when we feel weak.

Theimagery in this Psalm is dramatic: the earth giving way, mountains falling intothe sea, waters roaring and foaming.

It paintsa picture of complete chaos yet boldly declares, ‘We will not fear.’ Why?Because God’s presence is more significant than any storm.

Noticethe phrase ‘ever-present help in trouble.’ It doesn’t say God is only presentwhen life is calm, or we’ve figured everything out.

He is with us in the middle of the mess, thenoise, and the uncertainty. This isn’t just a promise for ancient Israel butfor you today, no matter what you’re facing.

ThisPsalm may have been inspired by a deliverance event, such as God protectingJerusalem during Sennacherib’s invasion (2 Kings 19:32–36).

Where inyour life do you need to experience God as your refuge? What storm are you inright now, and how might it change your perspective to know that God isstanding with you?”

Psalm 46was likely written during a tremendous national turmoil for Israel—perhapsduring a siege or invasion. For the people of Israel, Jerusalem symbolizedGod’s presence, particularly the temple, often called ‘God’s dwelling place.’

In verse4, the Psalm speaks of a river that brings joy to the city of God. WhileJerusalem doesn’t have a literal river, this imagery reflects the spiritualsustenance from God’s presence.

ThisPsalm also inspired Martin Luther’s famous hymn, ‘A Mighty Fortress Is OurGod.’ During the Reformation, Luther turned to this Psalm for strength andcourage in the face of immense opposition.

Itreminds us that throughout history, God’s people have leaned on Him as theirunshakable refuge.”

Wheneveryou feel overwhelmed or anxious this week, pause and repeat these words: ‘Godis my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’ Let them remindyou that no matter what shakes your world, God is your steady, immovablefoundation.”

Let’spray.

Lord,thank You for being our refuge in the storms of life. When chaos surrounds us,and fear tries to take hold, remind us that You are near, giving us strengthand peace.

Help usto trust in Your unshakable presence, knowing that You are always with us, evenin the most challenging moments. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Thank youfor joining me today. Psalm 46 reminds us that no matter how chaotic lifefeels, God is our refuge and strength, always present, always faithful.

Thisweek, lean into that truth and let it bring you peace. Join me next time as wecontinue our journey through the Psalms, and until then, trust in His presenceand rest in His strength.”

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