"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him."

Nahum 1:7

Before trouble comes, remember:

• God is Good!

God tells Nahum in verse 7, "The Lord is good." All good and perfect gifts come from above. God can turn around your trouble for His glory. Never let your feelings rule you in times of trouble; let the Word of God be your guide and your strength

• God is your strong tower and your defense

Nahum 1:7 says, “A stronghold in the day of trouble.” God is your safe place, your stronghold, and your defense. He is the place to be fortified to stand against the wiles of the enemy when it seems you are losing your will to win. Your feelings will catch up to your faith if you place your trust in God. You can trust in God, the Rock of your salvation.

• Trouble will come!

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials.” 

1 Peter 1:6, NKJV

We are told trouble will come, but to be prepared to win, not lose, because God has a plan for your future. Remember that trouble is an opportunity to triumph. Repent in the tribulation, things known or things unknown, and you will see the power of God increase in your life.

• God knows those who trust Him

To trust means to confide in, and to truly trust in God is to truly know him. Many Christians are strangers to God until trouble comes, but God knows those who trust in Him. Choose to know God before the crisis comes; make a conscious choice to choose Christ, and then you will know what to do in the middle of your trouble. Trusting in God will never disappoint. 

For the scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.”

Romans 10:11, NASU