Psalm 46

"God is our refuge and strength, and an ever present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be in turmoil."

The psalm begins with this stirring affirmation of faith. Then it presents a vision of the "city of God," which shall not be moved by the turmoil on the earth. The nations may rage, and the kingdoms may totter. But "the LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." (v. 6) This LORD "makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, he burns the chariots with fire!" (v. 9)

The New Testament resists this image of a warrior god by affirming that God was in Christ on the cross.  Our hope lies in rejecting fear for faith.

Grace and peace...Bob