Our scripture this morning is Nahum 1:7 (NLT).
The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.
The prophet Nahum served God some 600 years before the coming of Christ. He warned Israel to find their protection in God’s eternal care rather than human fortifications and violence. He tells them that the Lord is “a strong refuge when trouble comes”.
We read that “He is close to those who trust in Him”. This is our major problem, failing to trust God and relying instead on our own limited strength and wisdom. Not making Him the center of our lives leaves us vulnerable to the lies of the enemy.
Like the people of that time, we have a choice to make. We know the Lord is good! When we go to Him in earnest repentance, He is ready to forgive us and use us for kingdom work. We have received His blessings, now we go in His name to share the Good News.
Faithful Father, we are grateful for all Your gifts. Forgive us when we fall and renew our sense of purpose. May we carry Your love to everyone. Amen.
