Nahum 1:7, “For the LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knowth them that trust in Him.”
God is good – I’ve heard this statement may times – in testimonies, in church, during special meetings. God is GOOD – all the time.
What exactly does this mean? When everything seems to be going wrong; when hardships seem to pile up, and there seems to be no end in sight. How can we see ‘good’ in any of it?
The answer is – when we see God for Who He really is. He’s not just a being who is a step above man. He is the all powerful and all knowing creator of this universe. He is the one in control of ALL that happens in this life. He is the omnipresent being Who has promised to be there for us in all the trials of life.
We must remember that earth is not Heaven. Heaven is a promised place of freedom from evil and total happiness in the presence of God. We need to realize that until God takes us home, we are in this world where the works of Satan abound and hardships and trials are very real. In the midst of all that is going on in your life (no matter what it is), you must keep your heart and mind focused on the fact that God has promised to be a strong hold (a fortified place, a place of security) for you in all the hard times and challenges of life.
This verse goes on to say that He knows them that trust Him. We show our trust in God by acknowledging that He is good even when we do not understand a situation. It’s thanking Him even in the midst of hardships and problems because we know that He is in control.
We need to stay focused on this simple truth: God is good —– All the time!
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