MARCH 31

I will be with him in trouble.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble;

I will deliver him, and honour him. Psalms 91:15

Sin is the parent of trouble; all sorrow originated in departing from God.

It is generally occasioned by transgression, or sent as a preventative to a greater evil; it may be occasioned by good, for saints are sometimes persecuted for righteousness’ sake.

It is intended to correct, improve, and to bring us near to God. Whatever may be our trouble, if we are the Lord’s He is with us; and with us for the most gracious purposes.

He fixes the period of our troubles, nor can they continue longer then He sees needful, He regulates the heat of the furnace, nor will He suffer us to be tried more than we are able to bear, He sanctifies our troubles, and causes them to work for our good.

He delivers out of trouble, when the purposes of His love are accomplished.  In every trouble, remember God is now especially present. He is with you to hear your prayer, increase your strength, direct your way, and make you a conqueror.

His grace is sufficient; His presence is sure; your deliverance in His time and way is certain.

Therefore, “wait on the Lord, be of good courage; He will strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.”

He that hath made his refuge God,

Shall find a most secure abode;

Shall walk all day beneath His shade,

And there at night shall rest his head.

James Smith