Intro:  Do you ever struggle with God being real, being present, or being 

         God?

I.  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in   

   trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

A.  Three Men and a Baby

B.  Enter Jesus

C.  Real & Present

II.  “Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way     

    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though  

    its waters roar and the foam and the mountains quake  

    with their surging.” – Psalm 46:2-3

A.  Distracted with much Serving

B. Complaining about Others

C.  Anxious and Troubled about many Things

D.  Laughing at the Promise

III.  “‘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 46:10-11

A.  God’s Word and Promise

1.  Promise to Return

2.  Promises Fulfilled

B.  One Thing is Necessary

What sort of troubles and attitudes distract you from God’s real presence in your life?

How can you become a better listener to God’s Word and promise?