Day 192
Nahum l:7
"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."
The Lord is good. Let us ponder that statement, for He is our Lord. When we grasp that reality on a higher level, we will find ourselves drawing nearer to Him. It is only natural to desire to be around and close to good people. That explains why the closer we get to God, the closer we want to be. He is good.
The good Lord is a stronghold in the day of trouble. Our frequenting His presence enables us to remember Him in times of trouble. He brings us strength we would not otherwise have, to endure and survive the troubled times we face. We come forth as gold, not only because we endure temptation, but because we benefit from the strength of the Lord. He strengthens and protects us.
The good Lord, who is our stronghold, knows those who trust Him. We need not be fooled. God responds to every person who is truly dependent on Him. Some people say they are depending on God, but they are actually looking to their resources or the resources of other humans and hoping God will help if all else fails. There is a huge difference between them and those who trust in God and look to Him as the source of their supply. Those who truly trust God see other resources as possible channels God can use. They realize He is not limited to what they know and may not choose to use anything that is familiar to them. He knows them. He recognizes their call and will always respond.
I will trust and rely totally on the good Lord, who is my stronghold in the day of trouble.