Still on Trust…
The Word: Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy (Psalm 33:18).
Prayerful Contemplation: When I wake up every morning and ask the Lord to bless my day, I cannot predict what will become of it or of me, but I am confident that He is watching over me, hedging me and covering me with songs of deliverance. There is no place I would rather be, than in the shadow of Christ’s wings.
An ordinary afternoon that was set for laundry can turn out to be a blessing just from a thought-provoking yet entertaining phone call from a stranger, or a spontaneous praise and worship session. Any normal day can turn into a joyous celebration – “I’m pregnant!” “I won!” “He proposed!” – or into a cause for grief – “I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but she was in an accident a few hours ago and did not pull through.” “I saw him kissing another woman in a restaurant.” “Your HIV test results came back… positive.”
I tend to try and prepare myself for anything that may occur during my day. But there are too many possibilities. It is easy to go crazy just thinking about what could go wrong, and become ecstatic over what could go right.
The moment I put my trust in God, I am no longer a prisoner of fear. God withholds nothing from me. Once upon a time, I trusted in my reputation – but that has been lost and gained over and over like a dizzying see saw. I trusted my finances – but I have learnt how unreliable money can be. Solomon said it gathers wings and flies away (Prov 23:5) I had trusted in government but see how that turned out, with hundreds of thousands of my countrymen displaced. I trusted in the love and protection of a huge and well-built chest, but it was the owner of that chest that broke my heart into pieces.
It is natural for human beings to put their own concerns over mine, just like I put myself above others when I allow myself to. I am only of use to the average human being when I am working in accordance with his or her general life plan. But as soon as I become a nuisance, a complication, a liability, voila – the joyful song becomes a dirge.
God’s love alone will never fail me, and in Him I am truly blessed.
Practical Application: If I seek God about the correct place to put my trust, He will guide me to the safe shadow of His wings, where I will have no confidence except in Him, and I will be glad to be in the Presence of One Who enjoys my company. He knows what lies in store for me, and encourages me to commit my every move to Him, so that His love may cushion my heart for any struggles that await me.
Memory Verse: He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he (Prov 16:20).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You alone are my Shield and Buckler. Teach me to trust in You always, and to walk in Your ways, obedient to Your will and secure in Your Word. May I lean on You this week and for ever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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