These words written by David have been on my mind this week as I thought about my present situation of having to raise some last-minute financial support for my work in Paris:
"God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea..."
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth." The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah -Psalm 46:1-2, 10-11
I have enjoyed reading the above verses in French -- reading it in another language adds a richness and another dimension to understanding the text that I may not have otherwise.
"Dieu est pour nous un abri et un appui, un secours bien présent dans la détresse.
C'est pourquoi nous n'avons pas peur quand la terre tremble, quand les montagnes vacillent au coeur des mers...
Arrêtez, et sachez que je suis Dieu !
Je domine sur les nations,
je domine sur la terre.
Le SEIGNEUR des Armées est avec nous, le Dieu de Jacob est pour nous une citadelle."
But I love thinking that He is not only a refuge for us, but that He is my refuge. This week I am seeing the Lord more now as my strength. Non pas juste "notre refuge", mais "mon refuge", et "mon appui".
The place I can go to for safety when I am feeling anxious.
Seeing the Lord provide recently much of what I need to do the work He has called me to do has made me stop and pause. Pause to contemplate His power and ability. Amen!
