For a lot of people, trust is a very serious issue! Probably because of my career, but I typically live by the mantra: TNO – Trust No One!!! At the writing of this blog entry I am one of those federal employees who are going to work and not getting paid no going on 33+ days, so you can probably guess that my trust in the government is not that great! Work for the government they said … it’s job security they said!!!
All kidding aside, in the next couple of days, this issue is going to be exacerbated for many when the next payday comes and goes without a check. I have told several people who have asked how things are going: 1) I am glad I am not a new employee just getting started now, since I have had time, by God’s grace and provision, to set aside an emergency fund and 2) how thankful I am that God is my provider and NOT the federal government! Which brings me to the core of this blog … who can you trust? Of course, the answer is God! I recently saw a post that outlined 6 reasons you can trust God. They are:
He knows your name – Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
He will fight for you – Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
He thinks about you – Psalm 139:17 How precious to me are your thoughts,[a] God!
How vast is the sum of them!
He has plans for you – Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
He is your refuge – Psalm 62:6-8 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[a]; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge..
He is always with you – Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Father, thank You that when all else fails … we can trust You! Thank You that You ultimately have our back and that nothing that happens is a surprise to You nor is it anything that You can’t handle! You are Jehova Jira our provider and as Your word says, our “rock and salvation”! Glory to God!!!
Barnabas Man 