Troubles can complicate the normal ebb and flow of life regardless of social status or religious beliefs. Trouble can be discouraging, especially for good, upright people who believe in God. Proverbs 11:8 offers support: “The righteous are rescued from trouble, but the wicked fall into it.”
This does not imply God’s people are exempt from trouble, but God helps them manage what must be faced. David believed in God, but his faith did not prevent Saul from becoming obsessed with murderous rage. God used Jonathan, Saul’s son, to rescue David on several occasions.
When you ask God for help to manage trouble, he may rescue you through the effort of others. Keep in mind David did not perpetually bring trouble on himself through irresponsible behavior, so the way was open for God to help him.
When faced with troubles, pursue help from God’s mercy and goodness and from God’s people.
Do
not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand.
~Isaiah 41:10 New American Standard Bible
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