Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him. This book is "The Burden of Nineveh." Nahum was contemporary with Hezekiah. The immediate design of the prophecy was to minister comfort to the afflicted and alarmed Jews; for the defeat of the enemies of the Church involves its deliverance. The name of the prophet indicates this design; — it signifies comfort or comforter. The text teaches that the Lord is good, even in seasons of calamity. 1. Such seasons are not only not inconsistent with the Divine goodness, but m various ways manifest it. There is always much affliction in the world. When we suffer under calamities, unworthy thoughts of God are apt to rise within us, and especially suspicions of His goodness. If we indulge these suspicions, they will alienate our hearts from God and His service, and prompt us to impatience, murmuring, and impiety. But they are not inconsistent with God's goodness. The punishment of transgression is not in consistent with goodness. Days of judgment on us may be merciful warnings, to others. They are often means of delivering and purifying the Church. They are instructors and monitors to future ages. 2. In seasons of calamity the Lord is good, for He reveals Himself to us as a stronghold, and invites us to flee to Him for safety and comfort. 3. In days of trouble the Lord is good, for He affectionately watches over all who honour Him with their trust. (James Stark, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.WEB: Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him. |
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