“Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1).
Job knew by personal experience that “there was a day” when his life changed forever (Job 1:13). We never know “what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1).
Consider these verses that tell how to handle our day of trouble:
- “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble” (Psalm 20:1).
- “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15).
- “Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble” (Psalm 59:16).
- “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him” (Nahum 1:7).
- Jesus promised, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
God is There in Times of Trouble
- He was there for Joseph (Genesis 39:2–3, 21, 23)
- He was there for David (1 Samuel 18:12, 14).
- He was there for Daniel (Daniel 6:22).
- He was there for Paul (Acts 23:11).
- He was there for Joshua (Joshua 6:27).
- He was there for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego (Daniel 3:25).
- He was there for Peter (Acts 12:7–9).
- And He can be there for you (1 Peter 5:7).
“Lo, I am with you always, even to the end” (Matthew 28:20). Trust God!
This article is from a special issue of House to House, Heart to Heart, offering encouragement, hope, and a heartfelt invitation to members of the church of Christ who have been away. Explore more articles from the special Come Home issue here.
