Giant Friend

The Lord is good,
    a strong refuge when trouble comes.
    He is close to those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7 

 

Michael Clark Duncan was a GIANT of a man (see him standing next to Tom Hanks).  Yet he was one of the most gentle giants ever.  He was a wonderful person to have as a friend for lots of reasons.  When he worked as a bodyguard, he was intimidating enough to be hugely successful and much sought after.

 

I probably mentioned this before, but when I was in grade school I was almost always the smallest in my class.  I learned pretty quickly to befriend the biggest guy in the class to avoid getting bullied too much.  You see, when I felt like trouble was headed my way, I ran to find my giant friend because I trusted him to protect me.

 

Now consider today's verse...God is the best Giant friend EVER!  He protects us, loves us, and comforts us when life's storms (and stormy people) come at us.  Trust in Him and you will see just how good a friend He is.