FAITH CAPSULE: Pride is a prominent avenue to trouble.

Psalm 27

Job identifies what it means to be in trouble stating, “Job stated, “I am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest, for troubles come.” (Job 3:26) Going by Job testimony, the evidences of trouble in the life of the troubled ones are: not being at ease, not being in a quiet state of mind and lack of rest. Anywhere there is trouble, confusion will abide and making of wrong decisions prevails. Is there any evidence of trouble in your life? Trouble can come through different avenue that is beyond man’s control like that of Job. However, man is in a position to allow God take charge by resting and hoping on the promises of God. In some cases, trouble comes through man’s pride.

King Herod had no reason to be troubled at the announcement of the birth of Jesus. It is written, “ Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” (Matthew 2:1-3) King Herod’s reason to be troubled could possibly be a wrong perception and intimidation of the birth of a new King. The trouble that came into the life of King Herod led him to make wrong and confused decisions. Trouble is the root of making a wrong decision and the calling of bad judgment. Herod made an error in judgment and a wrong decision in his attempt to terminate God’s divine agenda. The decision of the wicked king to terminate God’s divine agenda brought to life the way and the unfailing word of God to manifestation as it is written in Hosea 11:1, “When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.” The trouble in King Herod brought confusion into his life to think he could terminate the King of kings, the Lord of lords. Are you experiencing any kind of trouble?

There is a place in the time of trouble where a believer can hide. The Psalmist pointed out, “For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5). God is at work on behalf of all who seek refuge in time of trouble. Seek God and trouble will cease.

Prayer for today: Ask God for the grace to keep you  hiding in times of trouble.