Trust

Lately I have been studying the Proverbs 31 woman (Let me tell you, some good stuff in there!!), using a study book. One of the latest chapters was on verse 25 and I wish to share what I learned. It was so rich and deep, and such a beautiful reminder of where my confidence should lie. 

"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

Proverbs 31:25

Other versions say, "She smiles at the future." Where does she get such a confidence? How can she look into the unknown and smile with confidence and joy, knowing that all will turn out for good? Because of Jesus. 

When I thought over the Proverbs 31 woman's attitude toward the future, I realized just how much fear was in me, how little I was really trusting my big God. Here are some verses that remind us of just what we can trust Jesus with in our lives. Let it sink in, sit back in awe, and worship the amazing, gigantic, Creator-God we serve! 

- Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

 He has promised to be my Shepherd and that I will not want for anything. I can trust that He will always provide.

- Psalm 37:3 "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."

He has promised to feed me. I can trust that I will never truly go hungry (physically or spiritually).

- Psalm 37:5 "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."

He has promised to bring about the fruition of the hopes and dreams He has placed in my heart. I can trust that He will finish what He starts.

- Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

He has promised to direct my paths if I trust Him and do not lean upon my own knowledge and understanding. I can trust that He will lead me in His way.

- Proverbs 3:26 "For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken."

He has promised to to be the very confidence that lives in me. I can trust all His ways and that He will not harm me.

- Philippians 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

He has promised to supply all my need by Christ Himself. I can trust Him for everything! 

May these truths be close to the front of your mind this week as we seek to love and serve our God and those around us. Have a great week!