With

Judges 6:12 (NASB)

The Lord is with you.

Who would we want with us in times of trouble? When our families, friends, and spouses turn out to be unreliable, who is the one person we would want with us? As we go through the twists and turns of life, we realize that those we thought loved us only did so for the benefits they received from us. When the truth of human nature stuns us into silence, and we feel betrayed, is there anyone still with us? When you feel alone in a crowd surrounded by critics, is anyone still with us? We Christians should rejoice that the Lord is with us