The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.
Nahum 1:7
Nahum was a Jewish prophet whose name means ‘consolation’ or ‘comforter’. He had a grave message from Jehovah concerning the evil city of Nineveh. His burden was to pronounce a severe sentence on the Assyrian stronghold. He prophesied of their irrevocable punishment, irreversible judgement, and the certain destruction of this oppressor of Israel while promising the people of God, “a stronghold in the day of trouble, refuge for those who trust Him, and comfort for His people.”
But amid the destruction of the corrupt Assyrian Empire, there are precious promises of hope and comfort, and assurance of respite and restoration for the remnant of God’s people – for those who trust in Him. And in the midst of Nahum’s indictment of Nineveh, the little remnant of God received a promise that, “The LORD is good. The Lord is a stronghold in the day of trouble and He knows those who take refuge in Him.
We must never forget that the LORD is good and a stronghold in difficult times, and He knows those who have taken refuge in Him. Those who trust in Him must always remember that Christ won the victory at the Cross. The wrath of God was poured out on Him instead of on us – so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
He is the Rock of our Salvation and He is our Shield. He is the good Shepherd of the sheep and our great God is the consuming Fire, Who will judge the world in righteousness – for HIS name’s sake.
