Old Testament Scripture Reading: Psalms 46:1 – 7 (KJV)
Psa 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psa 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Psa 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Psa 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
Psa 46:5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
Psa 46:6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Psa 46:7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
New Testament Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1 – 5 (KJV)
Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Rev 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Transforming Power Statements:
1) The Bible reveals to all that there is and has always been trouble of every stripe going on since the fall of mankind, and even still there has also been comfort and protection for all the people, especially the ones that are saved and walking by faith in the revealed word of God as He has promised to grant peace and protection to all who believe Him.
2) The Psalmist reveals to us that even though there is trouble which is promised just as there is peace, we must always trust God Who has given us promises and therefore, hope to continue through it all without allowing despair to drag us down!
3) From Genesis through Revelation there is always a word of hope for the righteous who learn by faith to walk in the Holy Spirit Who gives the believer the ability to voluntarily hold on to God’s promises which is the result of a growing intuition which is the heritage of those heading for Heaven, having defeated all the difficult things in this life through Jesus Christ the MASTER PREVAILER!