How can I feel secure in the Lord during troubled times?

Of one thing you can be certain in any time of trouble, suffering, hardship, difficulty, pain, or tragedy: The Lord is with you! Time and again in His Word, the Lord assures you of His presence:

* “The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you” (2 Chr. 15:2).

* “Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you. . . . Do not fear or be dismayed” (2 Chr. 20:17).

* “May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you. . . . May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill your purpose” (Ps. 20:1, 4).

* Do not be afraid of him,” says the LORD, “for I am with you, to save you and deliver you from his hand” (Jer. 42:11).

* “Be strong, all you people of the land,” says the LORD, “and work; for I am with you” (Hag. 2:4).

Jesus said the same thing to His disciples: “I am with you always” (Matt. 28:20).

The apostle Paul considered this truth and asked, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. 8:31). Don’t answer his question too quickly! For the truth is, many people can rise up against us. They can cheat us, harass us, persecute us, insult us, mock us, physically injure us, even kill us. But here’s the point: In the end, they can never win.

That is why Jesus could say, “You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost” (Luke 21:16-18). If you belong to God, you are on the winning side. Period.

When rough times come, immerse yourself in God’s Word. Read His promises to you, His beloved child. Read about His power, His strength, His wisdom, and His love. Read how He has helped countless men and women through the ages as they trusted in Him. Read about His saving, delivering, and restoring power.

The more you read and study God’s Word, the stronger your faith will grow.

The more you trust God, the more you will grow in your understanding that He is trustworthy in all things, at all times.

The more you take courage in the Lord’s presence with you, the more secure you will feel – even in the most troubling of times and the most trying of circumstances.

The Lord alone is your security, every moment of your life.

Taken from The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible