Welcome to Day 2567 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2567 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 46:8-11 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2567 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2567 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we conclude our exploration of Psalm 46 by focusing on verses 8 through 11 from the New Living Translation. This psalm has been a powerful reminder that God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble. We’ve seen how His presence brings joy, how He remains steadfast even when the world seems chaotic, and how He stands as a fortress for His people. In this final section, the psalmist invites us to step back, reflect on God’s mighty works, and rest in the assurance that He is in control. These verses call us to stop striving and recognize that God alone reigns supreme. Let’s begin by reading the passage together:
8 Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how He brings destruction upon the world. 9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; He burns the shields with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” 11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.
- Invitation to Witness God’s Power (Verse 8)
The psalmist begins this section with a bold invitation: “Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how He brings destruction upon the world.” This verse calls us to take a step back and observe what God has done. The phrase “glorious works” suggests that God’s actions are not just powerful but also righteous. They display His sovereignty over the earth. The mention of “destruction” may seem unsettling, but in context, it refers to God’s ultimate justice—how He intervenes to bring an end to oppression, evil, and conflict. This destruction is not random or senseless; it is God’s way of restoring righteousness in the world. Illustration: Imagine a sculptor chiseling away at a block of stone. At first, the process looks like destruction—pieces of marble are shattered and removed. But in reality, the sculptor is revealing a masterpiece. In the same way, God’s mighty works may sometimes seem like destruction, but they are ultimately part of His plan to restore and redeem. Application: Are we willing to see God’s hand at work, even in difficult times? When we look at the world, do we focus only on the chaos, or do we recognize that God is working behind the scenes, bringing about His ultimate plan?
- God Ends Wars and Destroys Weapons (Verse 9)
Verse 9 continues to describe God’s power: “He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; He burns the shields with fire.”
