Our Mighty Fortress (Psalm 46)

Is God a refuge from enemies, and does He have a mysterious plan to bring about world peace? Let’s begin in Psalm 46.

Is God our refuge, like in a mighty fortress in troubling times?

God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble. And so, we won't be afraid! Let the earth tremble and the mountains tumble into the deepest sea. Let the ocean roar and foam, and its raging waves shake the mountains. (Ps 46:1-3 CEV)

Is this river prophetic of New Jerusalem, reminiscent of the Garden, picturing the peace of God contrasted with the raging sea of international torment, a symbolic theme?

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah (Ps 46:4-7 ESV)

Who will make wars cease when He returns to bring about world peace?

Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth. He makes wars cease throughout the earth. He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces; He burns up the chariots. “Stop your fighting—and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” Yahweh of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah (Ps 46:8-11 HCSB)

Is there a prophesied river to flow from the throne in New Jerusalem?

I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. … Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal. It was flowing from the throne of God and the lamb. (Rev 21:2, 22:1 ISV)

Is God a refuge from enemies, and does He have a mysterious plan to bring about world peace? You decide!