Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. But with an overflowing flood he will make a complete end of the adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
Psalms 18:1-2 I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Isaiah 26:1-4 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.
Psalms 144:1-2 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge,
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Psalms 71:3 Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
Where do you find peace for your troubles and trials? Where do you go to find rest for your anxious and worried soul? Where do you go to when confusion and fear are tearing at your mind? God gave us many great and precious promises. “I will never leave you or forsake you”, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”, “I, I am he who comforts you”, “I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” When we run to Him and place our trust in Him we will find peace and rest for our soul. It is in Him alone where trails, trouble, and shadows of darkness fade away in the light of His glory and grace. We don’t have to look very deep to see what people will do when trials and troubles come their way. Why is it we always seem to shut God out and do things on our own rather than laying the burdens that hurt our hearts and keep us worried, angered, and upset at His feet? In Him alone will we find peace and rest that passes all understanding.
