In His Name Devotionals
TRUSTING FAITH
In His Name Devotionals
TRUSTING FAITH
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
There is no escape from the trials and tribulations of life. At various points of time we will experience such feelings as anxiety, stress, despair, frustration, grief, and fear, yet, our Lord instructs us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God.”
God has a better way, although it is not easy. It does not flow naturally and is never automatic. However, it is His preferred way of taking charge. His way is waiting, trusting Him during time which would normally call for action.
To trust in Jesus is to allow His words to guide our actions and our thoughts even when we cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is to believe His promises as if they were reality.
If Jesus is the way and the truth and the life, then trusting in Him is the key to living. As we place our trust in Him, we will be more successful in eliminating negative emotions from our thinking and from our lives.
Not all Christians exercise the same degree of faith. Some people seem to think their problem is two big for God to solve. Others are sure that God is all-powerful, but they’re not confident that He will do what is best for them. Still others affirm, “I know what God can do and I trust Him to do what He has promised.” These various attitudes range from a weak and tentative faith to a firm confidence that takes God at His Word and believes He is good.
1 Peter 5:7: “…casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.”
God doesn’t always answer according to the strength of our faith. Rather in His wisdom, He responds to any degree of faith. His ultimate goal is to lead us to trust Him completely, so that we may know the fullness of His fellowship. Because of who Jesus is, He can turn the weakest faith into strong faith.
“O for the peace of a perfect trust,
My loving God, in you—
Unwavering faith that never doubts
The good you choose to do”
