“The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7
It is easy to say “the Lord is good” when everything is going well. My health is good, got a good paying job, my family is well, and God is good. But we know things can change quickly. You just lost that good job, you or a family member are experiencing a health crisis, can you still say the Lord is good? If God is good, why did He allow these bad things to happen to me? This truth, that God is good, will help remind us that His ways are not our ways, He sees things we cannot. Many times what we deemed to be a horrible event, turns out to be a blessing. Knowing that God is good will sustain us when the tough days come. How comforting it is to know that you can call on Jesus in the day of trouble. He wants to be your stronghold, that place you find strength and hope. He knows when you are trusting Him, He also knows when you are not. For example, during those times when you are trusting in your own knowledge and devices. When you feel like He has forgotten you, know that He is good and faithful. He knows you and loves you, trust Him today.
