‘’Therefore’’ in the book of Psalms: therefore we will not fear.

 "Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shakes And the mountains slip into the heart of the sea." - Psalm 46:2

God's children have a profound reason not to fear, as the psalmist states in the previous verse: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

Our lack of fear is not due to the absence of reasons to be afraid—there will always be reasons to fear. However, we have a greater reason not to fear: we have a safe Refuge, a sure Refuge, a very present help in trouble.

Though the earth may be shaken, the confidence of those who trust in this Refuge will remain unshaken.

If I have such a Refuge, fear becomes unreasonable. So like the psalmist, I will declare: Therefore I will not fear.

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