With all the instability, division and unrest in this world, we can be easily overwhelmed and begin to fear. But we don’t have to be anxious. The Bible offers a solution; it tells us how we can find rest in our divided world.
Do you desire to be a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ? Then, you cannot live a life to please man according to Galatians 1:10. It is impossible to please both man and God, for we will seek to please the one we fear most. Who do you fear the most?
Have you ever considered the fear of man to be a snare as Proverbs 29:25 tells us? How does this fear trap us? If we fear man more than God, we will hesitate to obey Him when He asks us to speak, serve, respond, or carry out a deed. In essence, this fear may prevent us from accomplishing God’s will, if we let it.
Do you find it challenging to trust God during seasons of waiting and testing? Maybe you tend to get frustrated and want to hurry God’s plans along? Or maybe you hesitate to obey when God asks something of you that makes absolutely no sense? Let’s study the life of Abraham to see how he responds.
The Biblical definition of trust is “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone”. Not knowing the character of God or who He is, may prevent us from fully trusting Him. This described me when I first became a Christian. My life has been a journey of learning to trust God.
What a magnificent and powerful God we serve! We get to enjoy His creation every day. Let's acknowledge the Creator, thanking Him for such beauty. When we do, our mind is set on Him, which quiets our soul.
When struggling with a challenging situation, keep your eyes focused on Jesus instead of on the circumstances. He will strengthen you and help you through the storm.