Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
7 "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."

Life teaches us to trust our own thoughts. We rely on our experiences, instincts, and logic to navigate life. But often times our thoughts lead us to worry, confusion, fear, and misery. This verse tells us however that God is a stronghold for those who trust in Him. This verse doesn’t suggest we’ll never face trouble. Instead, it promises that when we let go of trying to figure things out on our own and place our trust in God, He becomes our refuge. Trusting in ourselves leads to exhaustion and misery, but trusting in God leads to peace and security. 

Your thoughts are like a rocky foundation but God's word is a fortress that never crumbles.

Our thoughts often feel reliable, but they ultimately deceive us. God wants us to understand that we are not equipped to lead our own lives. When you discover this heart about yourself, you naturally allow God to lead. When we trust in ourselves, we rely on flawed understanding and limited perspective. The root of all misery is trying to control what only God can handle. When we acknowledge that we need God to guide us, we naturally let go of self-belief.

The first step to peace is realizing that you can never create or obtain it on your own.

Letting go of your thoughts doesn’t mean abandoning reason or making careless decisions. It means submitting your thoughts to God’s wisdom and letting His truth guide you. Nahum reminds us that God knows those who trust in Him. He wants us to rely on him in all aspects of our lives.

When we rely on God’s Word instead of our own understanding, we walk in light rather than stumbling in darkness. Letting go of our thoughts gives us clarity while holding onto them gives us chaos.

A stronghold is a place of safety and protection. God is inviting us each day to take refuge in Him rather than in our own plans or solutions. In the time of Nahum, there was judgement and chaos yet yet he proclaimed God’s goodness and protection for those who trust Him. When you lean on God, you’re held by the One who holds everything. I hope all of us can remember that although our thoughts may seem right, God is fully capable to leading your life better than you.

Amen!