Some themes in history appear to be repeated over and over as generations pass and the cultural memory fades. Hard learned lessons apparently need to be hard learned yet again. So, the psalmist's words about the upheaval of nations, conspiring rulers and the loosing of the bonds of civil constraint are as relevant today as ever. And so is the psalmist's insight about where life that stands in, through and beyond this upheaval is to be discovered. Heed the invitation to take refuge in the Son!