The Psalmist teaches us to sing:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.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.Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46
Stop. Consider – the river whose streams make glad the city of God, resting in the midst of the nations and trembling mountains, has burst its banks in Jesus Christ and continues to flow throughout the world, bringing life, health, peace; joy in the presence of God, abundance among the followers of Jesus. What Ezekiel foresaw and what the Psalmist celebrates is the resurrection reality that continues to resonate among God’s people in Jesus throughout all creation.
Come, then, let us worship.