| Three things are here stated about the Lord: (1) He “is good,” (2) He is “a stronghold in the day of trouble,” and (3) “He knoweth them that trust in Him.” How wonderful to know that He “is good,” He is loving and gracious, He is precious and sweet, kind and bountiful. “Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will He teach sinners in the way.” And this God who “is good” is for His redeemed people “a stronghold in the day of trouble.” He is to us a defense, a fortified place to which we may flee and take refuge from that which assails us “in the day of trouble.” Many of God’s dear blood-bought children find themselves “in the day of trouble,” beset by adversity, affliction or tribulation. But “the Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.” Moreover, “He knoweth them that trust in Him,” for “the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” “He calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out,” and “if any man love God, the same is known of Him.” |
