God's Glory Church

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges? If so, you are not alone. It’s no secret that this world is full of both good and bad.

King David, whose life is described in various parts of the Old Testament, was very accustomed to problems – enemies that constantly threatened him and the reality of imminent death.

But, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he wrote:

“Trouble may befall a righteous person, but the Lord will save him from them.”
Psalm 34:20

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that God is alive, active, and always present in your life…even in the most difficult circumstances of your life.

But who is this “righteous one” that David speaks of in this psalm, when other places in the Bible say that “there is none righteous, not even one”? (Romans 3:10, Psalm 13:3). There is a way to understand this seeming contradiction:

Righteousness cannot be achieved, but it can be earned.

If we believe in God and also in His Son Jesus Christ (Who gave Himself as a sacrifice so that we could live), then we believe that His righteousness is also transferred to us.

Simply put, a righteous person is one who relies on the righteousness of God.

Seems unfair, doesn’t it? But this is grace. Only by grace, through faith, can you and I be considered righteous. You cannot earn or buy it.

Therefore, when we face difficulties, we can expect God to reveal Himself in many different ways. Not because we are righteous in ourselves, but because He is righteous in Himself. And His righteousness knows no bounds. How does God reveal Himself?

He leads. He soothes. He corrects. It redirects. He reminds us of the truth. He protects us. He gives us wisdom and insight. He inspires others to help us. He motivates us to help others. He gives us peace in the midst of trouble. He supports us to stand firm in the faith. It acts and acts and acts in various unfathomable ways.

And just when you might question whether or not your need is a nuisance to God, remember: God’s presence is inexhaustible and His resources are limitless.

It is good when you need God every minute of every day. To breathe, to survive and to thrive.

Problems, of course, will come. But God will never leave you.