When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 One of the difficulties that we encounter as a Christian is leaving everything in God’s hands. We are fine with some things, willingly handing them over… Continue reading No Payback?
Category: Trust
A Surprising Source
The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17:6 There were two thoughts that came to me when thinking about this verse concerning Elijah, the first of which was about relationship. Elijah had told king Ahab that there… Continue reading A Surprising Source
Trusting God’s Plan
I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 This verse is a powerful declaration of faith: The Lord is my strength, my song, my salvation! What a privilege it is to personally know, and believe, this truth.… Continue reading Trusting God’s Plan
Personal Trust
An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people… Continue reading Personal Trust
Perfect Peace
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 Do you find it easy to trust people or do past events and situations cause you to mistrust everyone? They say that trust is earned, so when someone makes good on a promise you feel… Continue reading Perfect Peace
Facing Fear
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid … Fear is such a strange thing, it can be healthy or unhealthy, rational or irrational. When fear… Continue reading Facing Fear
In His Care
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 In this Psalm, the shepherd who became king turns his praise and adoration toward the King who became his Shepherd. David’s knowledge of looking after a vulnerable flock is used in this beautiful poem to help us understand the relationship between the shepherd and… Continue reading In His Care
Nothing Blocks God’s Will
So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Jonah 3:3 Chapter 3 of Jonah opens with, ‘Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time.’ Although God was displeased, and most likely saddened, with how Jonah had acted, he forgave him and provided another opportunity to… Continue reading Nothing Blocks God’s Will
The Directive
Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. Psalm 25:12 God has given us clear instructions on how to live a life that pleases him, but he also instructs us on choosing the right individual path. Just as each person is unique, so is… Continue reading The Directive
Just and Righteous
I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High. Psalm 7:17 In order to give the Lord thanks in honour of his righteousness, we must first believe that he is righteous. Your immediate reaction will probably be “absolutely;… Continue reading Just and Righteous
