Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. And so we need not fear even if the world blows up, and the mountains tremble! There is a river of joy flowing through the City of our God - the sacred home of the God above all gods. God Himself is living in that City; therefore it stands unmoved despite the turmoil everywhere. He will not delay His help. The nations rant and rave in anger - but when God speaks, the earth melts in submission and kingdoms totter into ruin.
   The Commander of the armies of heaven is here among us. He, the God of Jacob, has come to rescue us. Come, see the glorious things that our God does, how He brings ruin upon the world, and causes wars to end throughout the earth, breaking and burning every weapon. "Stand silent! Know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation in the world!" The Commander of the heavenly armies is here among us! He, the God of Jacob, has come to rescue us!
   Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you." For the kingdom of God is not a matter of a spate [flood] of words but of the power of Christian living.
   Power belongs to God! His majesty shines down on Israel; His strength is mighty in the heavens. What awe we feel, kneeling here before Him in the sanctuary. The God of Israel gives strength and mighty power to His people. Blessed be God!
   Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He Who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.

Taken from Psalms 46, 68, 71, 100, Luke 17, I Corinthians 4, The Living Bible,
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