March 18, 2026
During a time of war it’s not unusual for us to be overly pessimistic or optimistic. Sometimes we’re simply negatively or positively trite, as in “all is lost” or “it’ll all work out for the best”. A third alternative is to quote the Bible. For instance:
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’ Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with his feathers, and under His wings you shall find refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday… For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone” (Psalm 91: 1-6; 11-12).
These are proven words quoted and lived by generations over the millennia. It is the word of the Lord and it can be trusted. Indeed, as the old hymn puts it, “In thee O Lord do I put my trust.”
Or, as Peter says, “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1Peter 5:7).
The Lord is sovereign and we are in His hands. This is true whether we are at peace or at war. Keep on trusting.
