In Times Like These

​This Scripture verse inspired a housewife named Ruth Caye Jones to write the song In Times Like These. It was during World War 2, and this mother of five was troubled by the headlines in the newspapers. Included in those newspapers were the lists of the soldiers who were wounded, missing, and killed in action. An end to this war seemed a long time away. Ruth opened her Bible and read 2 Timothy, Chapter 3. The words to a song began forming in her mind, and she wrote them down.  
 
How many times do we have days (like Ruth) of stress, worry, heartache, and uncertainty? “In times like these” we are tempted to continually check the news instead of reading our Bible and praying. Verse 2 of this song is so timely: “In times like these you need the Bible.” There is comfort and strength in God’s Word. He knows exactly what we need today!
 
In times like these we need a Savior;
In times like these we need an anchor.
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!