Today’s Reading: Nahum 1:1-8
Today’s Verse: “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Nahum 1;7 KJV
In this chapter, the prophet Nahum acts as the messenger, while the Lord is the primary speaker.
The Lord is declaring His own nature. His anger against Nineveh. His promise to Judah.
Nahum 1:2-6, 8, tells us about God’s anger and judgement on His enemies.
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nahum 1;7 KJV). This verse shows God’s nature as benevolent, merciful, and kind.
He exhibits it even during troubling times. He is a safe place, a fortress, and our shelter. He will always offer us protection in our days of distress and spiritual warfare.
David even declared, “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower” (Psalms 18:2 KJV).
God personally cares for each of us. That is why He sent Jesus to die for our sins.
It is a blessing to know that we can always go to Him for protection. That we are willing to put our trust in Him.
We must make it a habit to turn to God first and not rely on human strength.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, we know that You are slow to wrath and ready to forgive. That by no means will You leave evil unpunished. The Lord is good. He is a strong hold in the day of trouble. And He knows if we truly trust in Him. We do recognize that You will always be a Protector. Offering comfort and refuge to us. We are thankful that You care about us. We put our trust in You.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen