Touted as Luther’s Psalm during the massive upheaval of the reformation, Psalm 46 is a psalm for every kind of trouble. Its historical background was when Sennacharib king of Assyria had “Shut up Hezekiah like a bird in a cage” in 722BC. The account of the siege is in Isa 36-38, 2Kings 10-19 & 2 Chron 32. Take the time to read the Psalm and remember Rev 21:2-4 & Rev 22:1-3 when “no longer will there be any curse.” – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” As the Psalmist then likens the upheavals of life to the catastrophes of nature (V:1-3) we can also see the similarity of Paul’s words in Romans 8:31-39. Nothing can separate you from God except your own choice. 46:10 “ Be Still” …”The Lord of Hosts” is with you…he is your refuge in calamity.