Psalms 45-50

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 heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

-- Psalms 46:1-3

• The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (v7,11)

• A Psalm full of praise (Chapter 47)

• Always reflect on God's love (48:9)

15 But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah
16 Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases.
17 For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.
18 For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed --and though you get praise when you do well for yourself--
19 his soul will go to the generation of his fathers, who will never again see light.
20 Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.

-- Psalms 49:15-20

• God does not ask us to sacrifice because he needs those offerings, he owns them (50:1-13), but the real purpose is

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me."

-- Psalms 50:14-15

The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!"

-- Psalms 50:23