FEAR GOD, Part X
WORD OF THE DAY:"TRUST"
Scripture reference: Psalm 115:11-13:
"Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their
We who fear the Lord are exhorted to trust Him. Trust God, the creator of the heavens and the earth!
Does not God provide for the sparrows? How much more will he provide for His children? He has given
God is our help and our shield, a very present help in times of trouble. We can hide under the
A small child will run to his loving mother and hide behind her, and she will encircle him with
As good as that is, we can trust God much better than this! Our God is the creator of Heaven
The reason I inserted faithful, loving and good, to describe parents in this example, is
God is not telling us to trust in people. He wants us to place our trust in Him.
New Wilson's Old Testament Word Studies defines "trust," "to trust, to confide,
God will never lie. He will do what He says He will do. Trust in the Lord, ye that
-Carol Kenreigh
help and their shield.The Lord hath been mindful of us:
he will bless us.He will bless them that fear the Lord,
both small and great."
He is our help and our shield. He takes notice of us. It is written we are of far greater worth than
sparrows. Since God takes notice when one sparrow falls from the sky, then, how much more mindful is
He of us? He will bless us all, regardless of our age or social status. We can trust God.
us the earth! (Ps. 115:16)
shelter of His wing. He is our fortress and our high tower. We can pour our hearts out before Him.
He hears our cries, our prayers are in His ears.
her protecting arms. The child trusts a good mother will keep him safe, and take care of him. He
will tell mom about what scared him, what concerns him, and what made him happy. There is no
question or doubt in the child's mind that his faithful parents will provide for his every need,
and attend to his every fear and listen to his stories.
and Earth. Nothing is too hard for God. He is unlimited in His resources and he has legions of
angels who fight our spiritual battles, when necessary. He is the Lord of Hosts. God Almighty.
God our banner. God our peace. He is faithful, He is all powerful, He knows everything!
because some children are not raised by parents who love, protect and provide. These
children may need to work at learning how to trust God a little harder than someone who
was nurtured in a loving, godly environment.
to place hope and confidence in any one;to be confident, to be secure without fear;
trust, confidence, firm and certain."
fear Him. He will bless you. You will not be disappointed in your expectation. Be
certain and confident in your God.
c.Carol Kenreigh, 2001. All rights reserved.