God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
One of the most unnerving experiences I've ever had was being in the midst of an earthquake: seeing things shift around, feeling the ground become unstable, hearing glass cups clink against one another. It was not a pleasant experience. The reason major calamities strike fear into our hearts is partly because we have no control over these things. We can't calm an earthquake, nor can we stop the tides from rising.Psalm 46:1-3
"But God is our refuge and strength... Therefore we will not fear..."
The only way God can be our refuge against things out of our control is if God himself is in control. If he controls the earth and sea, then he can protect us from the disasters that come from them. If he is in control of the universe, then he can ultimately be relied upon to be our strength.
His sovereignty over all things matters. It matters in the face of danger. It matters when we consider our own sin.
Because of the Gospel, sin no longer has dominion over us (Romans 6:14). It does not control us. And we will not fear. For we have a saviour that is our refuge and strength.
