Thunder Hole

 "God is our refuge and strength, 

an ever-present help in trouble. 

Therefore we will not fear, 

though its waters roar and foam 

and the mountains quake with their surging."

Psalm 46:1-2

Thunder Hole is a main attraction in Acadia N.P. The best time to see the waves crashing over the rocks is at 3/4 rising tide after a storm at sea. That's when raging "waters roar and foam" with a terrifying power. For safety the Park has installed walkways and safety railings. 

In August 2009,  Hurricane Bill’s storm surge struck with fierce power as the raging waves lashed up and crashed on sightseers. The waves swept over 20 people; 11 were taken to the hospital for broken bones, three swept, into the turbulent sea, one of which died.

Psalm 46 states the good news that God is “with us.” That's reinforced in the refrain in verses 7 & 11

 "The Lord Almighty is with us;

    the God of Jacob is our fortress."

Thus, Psalm 46, is often labeled a psalm of trust. Because God claims the world and all its peoples, God can be trusted to be a powerful, protecting presence.

Trust God. God is an ever-present help even in your in “the darkest valley,” should it feel as though you are swept away by "turbulent sea".

Trust God. God is an ever-present help. As we face the threat of a global pandemic, God’s presence offers the promise of being able to live without fear.

Trust God. God is an ever-present help. Verse 10 says "Be still, and know that I am God!” . which is a clear call for a universal cease-fire. It's like God saying, "drop your guns!"

Trust God. God is an ever-present help. Trusting God gives us not the courage to wage war, but rather the courage to wage peace!

Trust God. God is an ever-present help. Psalm 46, God’s vision of a world at peace, reminds us that all things are possible with God!

Trust God. God is an ever-present help.