“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him” (Nahum 1:7 ESV).
In the midst of his prophecy against Nineveh, the prophet Nahum gives three wonderful attributes of God. The first is God’s goodness. God is essentially good. He is goodness itself. Whatever good we know, it comes from God. Whatever goodness we have contemplated, He is better. Whatever we consider better, He is best.
The second attribute is God’s power to protect and defend as a “stronghold” those who are in trouble. Yet, God’s power is tempered by His goodness. He is omnipotent, yet gentle. His absolute power is not corrupted because of His absolute goodness.
The third attribute is God’s wisdom. “He knows.” What does God know? God is omniscient. He knows all. Yet, God has particular interest in “those who trust in Him.” He especially knows them. For He keeps careful watch over them.
God is good, powerful and wise. Let us put all of our trust in Him!
PRAYER: Dear Father, we praise You. For You are good. We run to You in times of trouble. We trust in You at all times. We are in awe of You. For You know us. How wonderful that You take notice of us and care for us. Fill us afresh with Your Spirit that we might reflect the light of Your glory in this dark world. In Jesus’ name, amen.