[The Glory Unveiled]
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. [ Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV ]
It is possible to trust someone regarding certain things and not trust them regarding others. In this verse of Scripture, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts, not just part of them. Not trusting God with all of our hearts means not trusting Him fully. It means trusting Him with certain parts of our lives, in certain things, but excluding others from His trust. To trust in God with all of our hearts means we should not lean on our own understanding, but on the wisdom of God. Many times, when faced with situations, we tend to lean on our understanding, experiences, skills, and emotions rather than on God’s faithfulness and compassion. It is easier to think that what we know and the skills we have are enough to get us out of the daily challenges we face. Peter, the disciple, thought the same too. He toiled all night, relying on his skills and talents. Yet, all night his skills couldn’t yield the results he desired. The Scripture says, “In all our ways we should submit to God, and He will make our paths straight.” As believers, no aspect of our lives should be excluded from the influence and control of God. He is not only Lord over our souls but also over our bodies and possessions. When Achan disobeyed God, the punishment came over everything he owned, even his cattle. God is Lord over everything we own and everything must be submitted to Him in reverence. God is trustworthy. We can take the burdens off our necks by depending on God in everything. Report everything to God, and He will give you rest.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your faithfulness. As I walk in total dependence on you, make my path successful according to your word.
Wisdom_Quote: God wants all of our hearts.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.
AMEN