Even when things are changing . . . .

Even when things are shaking and cracking and falling apart . . . .

Even when I am troubled and in trouble . . . .

No matter what . . . .

The God of the universe is present right here with me.

That message resonates through Psalm 46, short though it be.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (1).

“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early” (5).

“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (7,11).