Trust

Throughout Scripture, God has promised to meet our needs.  Whether the needs are:  Emotional.  Financial.  Physical.  Spiritual.  Relational.  Or, just everyday needs of your life.  In fact, one of the Hebrew names for God is Jehovah Jireh, which means, “I am the God who provides for you.”  Philippians 4:19 “My God will supply all that you need from His glorious resources in Christ Jesus.” 

Trusting God is key!  If you are like me, this one is really tough at times!  Right?  I truly believe that the more we trust God, the calmer life is and the more we can see clearly God providing exactly what we ultimately need.  The psalmist said, Psalm 13:5, "But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me."  Also, Psalm 50:15 “I want you to trust Me in your times of trouble so I can rescue you and you can give Me glory.” 

God is in the business of ensuring we have what we need, when we need it.  Trusting his timing can be one of the most difficult parts.  I have said and I have heard others say,

“God, do you hear me?” 

“God, are you there?”  

“God, can you see my hurting heart?” 

“God?”

It is in our trusting God that will relax and calm us.  Through Jeremiah, God reminded Israel that he would restore them, but they must trust his timing and his reasoning behind his decision of when that will be.  Jeremiah encourages the people that God is aware and that there is hope for the future: “I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” (Jeremiah 29:11 – MSG)

There are all kinds of situations in life in which trusting God is the only avenue we have to get through the difficult place we find ourselves.  God is on the scene and providing what is necessary to get us through the dark periods of life. 

God lies next to the one with inoperable cancer where each breath is a struggle to take. 

God holds the hand of the hurting wife whose husband’s body is buried at the family cemetery. 

God provides resources for a broken marriage.

God opens up opportunities for those whose finances are in trouble.  

God is never distant! 

God is present.  Available.  Listening. 

Trust!

Remember, Be God Controlled!

Brian