We have all experienced circumstances that stretch us out of our comfort zones. But perhaps you have endured trials that seemed even more unrelenting or unresolvable than the norm. e.g. To turn to the right will destroy a friendship and to turn to the left will cost you your job. This type of situation has been described as, between a rock and a hard place. You find yourself asking, How can I get out of this mess? …it all seems so hopeless and foreboding.
But there’s good news; Look UP! The Bible tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1).” As our refuge, God’s arms are always open so that, like a child who flees into the arms of his father when threatened, we can escape to the arms of our Heavenly Father and find protection and solace.
Secondly, the verse tells us that God provides strength when we are weak. We are no match for the challenges of life or for the forces of darkness that prey on the unwary, but God strengthens those who trust in Him. And when it comes to strength, He is omnipotent (all-powerful).
Thirdly, Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is, “a very present help in trouble.” In spite of our pride and independence, not one of us can say, “I never need help.” But, as you know, good help is hard to come by, especially if we expect to get something for nothing. But God is always near, and He is always watching and listening for our cry. He wants to help.
This is just one verse that speaks of the blessings that God longs to bestow upon His children. But, this begs the question, Are you a child of God? It is all about forgiveness for sin and adoption into the family of God through Christ. The Bible says, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: (John 1:12).”