Nahum 1:7-The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him

People around the world are gripped by fear. Economic and financial pressure, political uncertainties, relational breakdowns, crime, health issues, job loss, rejection, abandonment—all of these exist in the realm of “might,” “possibly,” “could.” This is all speculative. When we leave these fears unchecked, and when we don’t fight fear with faith, we may find ourselves in a stronghold of fear. This capture starts with one subtle lie followed by another, and before we know it, a lie of huge proportions has us in its grip. The enemy uses these strongholds of fear to entrap us, and we become prisoners of fear.

Nahum 1:7 states, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” Being in God’s stronghold means being fortified in a safe and secure place, where He protects us from the enemy.

In the Biblical account of the children of Israel crossing the Jordan River, imagine their fear as they faced the raging waters of the river. Perhaps they had forgotten that God had delivered them previously, or they doubted that He would do it again. But He did. Once they had crossed over, Joshua issued a command to bring stones out of the river and these were to act as memorial stones to remind people forever afterward that God would never forsake them in their time of trouble. 

Fight your fear with faith by immersing yourself in the knowledge of God’s character. In His very essence, He is good and completely trustworthy. Even when you forget His provisions in your moments of fear, He is gracious to remind you of His constancy. When you face fear, recall the times God has come through for you in the past. Build your own collection of memorial stones that you can look back on when you feel afraid, reminding yourself that God is your refuge, a stronghold in times of fear. 

“An honest heart seeks to please God in all things and offend Him in none.” – A. W. Pink