MY
DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion
for Friday February 10, 2017
Topic:
God, Our Stronghold In The Days Of Trouble
Text:
Nahum 1:2 – 8
Life is full of mysteries, challenges
and uncertainties. Sometimes, these things bring fear, anxiety, worries and
desperation. Though they bring these things mentioned above to us, they are the
things that make life worth living because in most cases they bring out the best
in us. However, when such mysteries, challenges and uncertainties come up, some
people will start running to anchor somewhere. Where people run to or anchor
depends on their knowledge and understanding. To those who know their God, they
will anchor on Him in their time of troubles.
Here in our text, Nahum assures his
people (The Israelites) of safety in God under the impending attack by
Sennacherib saying that God is a stronghold in the day of trouble. This saying
of Nahum is true and worthy of full acceptance. God being a stronghold here
means that God alone is the one that can save them from the hands of
Sennacherib.
Our God is the same yesterday, today,
and forever (Heb. 13:8); none who puts his or her trust in Him will be
disappointed. As there are many challenges confronting us, we should understand
that our God is our stronghold against all challenges of life (Ps. 18:2). Zech.
9:12 urge us to return to our stronghold. As you cling to our stronghold and
believe His word, He will guide you rightly and perfect all that concerns you.
The challenge facing you may be the
need for healing, freedom from prison, securing a good job, getting a good
spouse, house rent, school fees, threats of kidnappers, etc. Remember, He never
failed those who make Him their stronghold. He will always keep safe, all
entrusted to Him because He knows His own (2 Tim 2: 19) except you are not His
own. As you go out today, trust God who is our stronghold for your protection,
safety and blessings in your endeavours.
Food
for Thought:
Times of trouble should challenge us to run into our stronghold for therein we
have protection.
Memory
verse:
Nahum 1 verse 8 - But with an overflowing flood he will make a complete end of
the adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
Prayer:
1) Heavenly
Father, help me to rely on you whenever I am faced with trouble in Jesus name.
2) Lord God, as
I anchor on you in the days of trouble, answer me in Jesus name. Amen.
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