Even Though

​A spirit of demonic, ever-darkening fear stalks our world, nation and people everywhere.
Frightening scenarios…troubling circumstances…unanswered questions…beyond our control tempt us to be terrified, anxiously wondering if there is hope for the future.
Satan, the enemy of our souls, along with his hell-bent minions, who pledge blind allegiance to the Evil One, work relentlessly and tirelessly to deceive, divide and destroy humanity. Through lies, falsehood, hatred, division, violence and perversion of what is pure, our spiritual enemy’s end game goal is to eradicate all that is holy, righteous, just, good and true in humanity.
Sounds depressive huh?
My friend, do not be disheartened, discouraged or depressed.
Our word for this week from Psalm 46 is God’s remedy for times like these. Read the eleven verses as a unit. I will highlight the truths revealed for our encouragement.
THEME OF THIS PSALM: God is our refuge even though the world is falling apart.

• GOD IS NEAR.

 
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Verse 1). “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” (Verse 11)
“Very present help in trouble” means Johnny on the spot. Right with us. Near as near can     be. God is with us as our refuge, shelter. Our stronghold. Our fortress. Our strength. Our Heavenly Father has never taken a hike on us when life heats up. He cannot forsake His blood-bought sons and daughters, It is not in His holy character to abandon His children.

• Do you believe Almighty God is present, near you no matter what?

 

• DO NOT FEAR.

 
“Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth should change, and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though the waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.”  (Verses 2-3.)
 
Today’s fear producing issues. Economic collapse. Political upheaval. Anarchy. Terrorism. Riots. Wars and rumors of wars. Sexual perversion. Moral implosion. Eco-system disasters. Disrespect for authority. Racism and bigotry. Worldwide pandemics. Food shortages. Cataclysmic natural disasters. Christian persecution. The world without Jesus is rapidly hurtling in a handbasket toward a fiery, eternal hell.
 
The above sounds like mountains crashing into the sea to me!
 

• The word is clear: DO NOT FEAR “even though” everything falls apart around us.

 

• BE STILL AND KNOW GOD.

 
“Be still (cease striving, let go, relax) and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” Verse 10
 
My friends, cease striving. Stop trying to figure things out. Relax. Chill a little bit in God’s presence. Let Go… Let God. Hand off your anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty you feel to the Lord. As our helper and stronghold, God has got it.
 

• “Even though,” no matter what happens, God is on the spot, beside us and inside us, to take care of us! Believe it.

 

• “Even though” is no reason to fear because God is near! A very present help in trouble.

 “Even though” means life’s disasters do not rattle the Lord! Never have. Never will. Bottom line:  If God be for us, and He is, what can any human being on the earth do to us? Nothing folks!
Paul writes in Romans 8:31 “If God be for us, who can be against us.”  I heard a pastor say “If God is for us, everybody else might as well be” I say amen and amen to that!
Personal Application

• Does “Breaking News” trouble and terrify you? Leaving you discouraged, depressed, saddened and feeling hopeless?
• Do you push the proverbial panic button when unwelcome news knocks on your mind’s door?
• Are you listening to dysfunctional folks who are not managing life well currently?
• Are you dwelling on the lies of the Evil One who hates you and wants to destroy you?
• REJECT THE ABOVE! TOSS IT OUT! Resist the lies of the evil one. In Jesus’ mighty name command Satan to go back to hell where he belongs!

 

• My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, NEVER FEAR. THE GOD YOU SERVE IS NEAR.

No matter what is going on in life, be still. Know deep down in your spirit, without any doubt, that God is God. The Almighty One can and will manage any and everything life sends your way.
As long as you and I live on this fallen earth, “even though” will be part of our life. The question we must answer: will we overcome “even though” with resolute, immovable faith in the One who overcomes on our behalf?
I dare myself and you to live like that every day!
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken, says the Lord who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15:58
A Word For Your Week: “Even though” is a call for Christians to stand firm with confident faith in the Lord Jesus Christ no matter what is happening.