American Reformation Church Prayer Journal 44
ARC Prayer Meeting:
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah” (Psalms 46:1-3)
God’s Word speaks of dual realities. There is the reality we experience with our five senses that are bound to the natural realms of this earth. That is a limited realm as we see in a mirror dimly (1 Corinthians 13:12). There is also the heavenly reality which contains God’s supernatural realm. God’s will is for the heavenly realm to invade the earthly realm to change the destinies of men and nations as His Kingdom advances in the earth.
The Psalmist assures us that no matter the conditions here on earth, God is still our refuge and strength. He is a present help in the times of trouble. Interestingly enough this Psalm speaks of the specific trouble one might experience. It speaks of mountains tossed about, waters roaring, the grounds shaking as the waters rise.
As you may be aware, our new home state, Florida, where we planted the American Reformation Church has experienced some of this recently. We have been hit by two devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton within a two week span. The state literally experienced the troubled seas, storm surges, and mighty gusts of wind that caused much damage to lives and property.
Times like this can cause increase amounts of uncertainty, despair, and anxiety. Though both are true, the storms are real and the anxiety that comes in the aftermath is real, none of that diminishes the promises of our God. The Lord still remains our refuge and strength.
Psalm 46 goes on to reveal, “There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn” (Psalms 46:4, 5).
The earth may be moved by storms both from within and without; the saints do not have to be moved with them. God is in the midst of our troubled souls. He is our helper in our time of need. When our hearts are overwhelmed, He leads us to the Rock that is higher than us when the floods rise. His name is a strong tower and He is the anchor that holds when the winds of adversity blow hard upon us.
The Apostle Paul taught, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6, 7). This is what we plan to do as we meet together tomorrow night for our weekly prayer meeting.
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