While you sleep

"Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep."

Psalms 127:1-2

If God is not in control of everything in the human life, it is pointless. But those who have built their houses on the Rock have the increase and the protection even in their sleep.

Famine

"Behold, days are coming," declares the Lord GOD, "When I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, But rather for hearing the words of the LORD."

Amos 8:11

The lack of fear of the Lord is growing because unbelief has been contaminating many generations, and consequently, bringing all sorts of evil. God does not send evil: it is already in the world to destroy those who belong to it.

Struggle

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."

Ephesians 6:12

The problematic family, illness or fierce enemies are not the ones responsible for destroying people, but the demonic forces that take hold of their hearts, causing diseases and disagreements amongst them.

And because of that, Jesus died, went down to hell to despoil the evil forces and rose again to fulfill His Word in the lives of those who believe.

Strength

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

For three times God told Joshua to be strong, courageous and never dismay before adversities. This reveals what God expect from His children and the attitude that must be taken on difficult situations. In response, He guarantees His presence to protect us.