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This verse affirms that we can turn to the Lord whenever we are in trouble. Even if everything around us falls apart, God will remain our refuge and strength. He will help us even when no one else can. Today, we'll look at what this verse teaches us about leaning on God at all times.
It is important to note that this verse doesn't say we will not face trouble. In fact, it pretty much affirms that we will face difficulties. The Christian life is not a way out of pain, sorrow, or tough situations. Our faith, however, is a guarantee that the Lord will be near us through everything.
When we call out to the Lord, He will be our refuge. This means He will be like a hiding place for us, a place where we are safe and secure. Even if people are trying to hurt us, or spreading lies about us, we can rest knowing that the Lord loves us and knows who we really are. We can have confidence that cannot be shaken by anything in the world because we have put our trust in God who is not of the world.
The Lord is also our strength. When we've come to the end of ourselves, He gives us the hope to carry on. We know that He sees and will honor our efforts. When we feel ourselves becoming weary, we can ask Him to strengthen us. He knows exactly how to encourage us and the exact right time for that encouragement to come.
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He is also our very present help in times of trouble. So when everything has gone haywire and you feel utterly lost, He will be near. He cares about our troubles, and He will come to us in tenderness and kindness to restore our souls.
If you are going through a difficult time, reach out to the Lord--your refuge, strength, and present help--and ask Him to encourage you with His faithfulness.
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