The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. — Psalms 46:6
The nations rage - the same word used of the roaring waters in verse 3. Chaos at every level, political and cosmic. Kingdoms are shaken. And then: He uttered his voice. That is all. One word from God and the earth melted. Not the city - the earth. The very forces threatening Jerusalem dissolve at the sound of His voice. This echoes Psalm 2, where God laughs at the raging nations and speaks - and they are undone.
There is an implicit comparison here. The nations shout and rage with great noise. God speaks once, quietly - and it is finished. Power does not belong to the loudest voice.
Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of lasting peace. Let us pray for the speedy approach of these glorious days, and in silent submission let us worship and trust in our almighty Sovereign. Let all believers triumph in this, that the Lord of hosts, the God of Jacob, has been, is, and will be with us; and will be our Refuge. Mark this, take the comfort, and say, If God be for us,
who can be against us? With this, through life and in death, let us answer every fear.
The nations rage - the same word used of the roaring waters in verse 3. Chaos at every level, political and cosmic. Kingdoms are shaken. And then: He uttered his voice. That is all. One word from God and the earth melted. Not the city - the earth. The very forces threatening Jerusalem dissolve at the sound of His voice. This echoes Psalm 2, where God laughs at the raging nations and speaks - and they are undone.
There is an implicit comparison here. The nations shout and rage with great noise. God speaks once, quietly - and it is finished. Power does not belong to the loudest voice.
Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of lasting peace. Let us pray for the speedy approach of these glorious days, and in silent submission let us worship and trust in our almighty Sovereign. Let all believers triumph in this, that the Lord of hosts, the God of Jacob, has been, is, and will be with us; and will be our Refuge. Mark this, take the comfort, and say, If God be for us,
who can be against us? With this, through life and in death, let us answer every fear.