Closer

Scripture:

“The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.”
‭‭Nahum‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Nahum is a railing against the city of Nineveh.  It basically says that the Lord is going to destroy Nineveh and wipe it away completely, but in the midst of his railing against Nineveh, Nahum says, “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.  He is close to those who trust in Him.”

Application:

Even when it seems like God’s judgement is all around and nothing is going right, the Lord is good and a strong refuge for His people.  He is close to those who trust Him, even when He is judging their surroundings.  If we want to walk closer, we must trust Him more.  Trusting Him means that we do things His way and not our own.  Trusting Him means living the way He wants us to.  When we do that, He is closer than ever.  When trouble comes we should run closer, not away.

Prayer:

Lord, I want to draw close to You.  I want to trust You more.  I want to know Your heart and plans.  I want to walk with You more and more closely.  My heart longs to be with You and to encounter You more and more.  I want to walk close to you.

Yours,
Jeff