Better news than last time

In my last post I made a comment that some may not agree with. I know some people that got very upset at the fact that I would discredit such a comforting notion as, "Everything happens for a reason." Which I maintain is still scientifically accurate, just not biblical. So I wanted to highlight a promise that I find much more comforting. 


             Be still and know that I am God.
             I will be exalted among the nations.
             I will be exalted in the earth.
                                                                  
                                                  Pslams 46:10


Now a little bit of background to this... David was an AWESOME king. This is the same David of David and Goliath that you have probably heard of at least once in sports metaphors. He served God and God loved him.  And he had a wonderful time as king. No hardships, trials, God said, "David I like you! Sit back on your thrown and take a load off. You've been so faithful to me, I'm going to make sure everyone leaves you alone!"
Wait.... that's not right. 
Oh yeah, David was constantly being invaded and had people trying to kill him. Even before he was king he was running for his life. And David through it all praised God. Sometimes he got a little whinny; but if you have nations trying to take your head as a trophy you might get a little worried too! But through it all David trusted in God.
This was written at a time where the nation of Israel was being invaded by an army WAY bigger then them. They should have been whipped of the face of the planet, but God prevailed. He interceded and changed the game and saved Israel. And they write this as a testament to God's greatness.

God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
³ Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling...

 ^{7 8} The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge...

 ¹⁰ Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

                                                              Psalms 46 1-3, 7-8, 10

If you want to talk about promises, this to me is much more comforting than, "It was supposed to happen. Let's take a look at this verse, If the earth is obliterated, mountains crash down into the ocean making it flood and destroy everything, if there are earthquakes, it's ok. 
Think about a bad day that you had, I know even my worst day didn't look like this. And even if it did..."Be still and know that I am God!"
It doesn't matter what is happening in your life right now. If your whole world is crumbling down around you and you are completely lost, broken, and hurt... He is God. He does not change, He does not fail. 
I discovered this verse the day after I found out my dad had cancer. It was a bible study at college that just happened to be talking about this verse. I remember the fear, uncertainty, and pain melting away as I read this. "I am God." 
I have stood fast in this promise, that even when bad things happen He will always be God. He doesn't care if you've been to every sunday service, or doubt his very existence, he will be there for you in your times of need. All you have to do is ask Him. And time and time again He will be faithful. He will be God.