The Good News: The Lord is Our Refuge and He Stops Wars!

Psalm 46

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices of the young girls

1 God is our protection and source of strength.
He is always ready to help us in times of trouble.
2 So we are not afraid when the earth quakes
and the mountains fall into the sea.
3 We are not afraid when the seas become rough and dark
and the mountains tremble. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams bring happiness to God’s city,
to the holy city of God Most High.
5 God is in that city, so it will never be destroyed.
He is there to help even before sunrise.
6 Nations will shake with fear and kingdoms will fall
when God shouts and makes the earth move.
7 The Lord All-Powerful is with us.
The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah

8 Look at the powerful things the Lord has done.
See the awesome things he has done on earth.
9 He stops wars all over the world.
He breaks the soldiers’ bows, shatters their spears, and burns their shields.

10 God says, “Stop fighting and know that I am God!
I am the one who defeats the nations;
I am the one who controls the world.”

11 The Lord All-Powerful is with us.
The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah

 Praise God!

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Prince of Peace Painting by Akiane Kramarik – Prince of Peace Tuvalu:

“….she says Jesus spoke to her at the age of four and encouraged her to begin drawing and sketching. …The artist’s most well-known painting is a profile of Jesus after the resurrection that she completed at age 8 called “Prince of Peace.” Akiane also considers this her favorite work. The facial features of the painting were inspired by her memories of dreams about Jesus as well as from meeting a carpenter who resembled the Jesus of her dreams.” …….