Some trust in chariots and horses (things and creatures of this world), but we, Christ's followers trust in the Name of the Lord our God because only Jesus Christ, the Name above all names, can save us and give us victory. In life's battles, where do you place your trust? Do you rely on yourselves, government, friends, finance, or do you rely on God? "The Name of the Lord our God" encompasses God's character and attributes such as power, strength, wisdom, goodness, and faithfulness. Trust in the Lord; accept no substitutes! "On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand." (Edward Mote) He is always trustworthy, faithful, loving, and unchangeable. His Word is forever true. His love is perfect. He is good all the time. Trust is a choice, not a feeling. "Trust" encompasses allegiance & submission, confidence & conviction, expectation & hope, faith & reliance.
"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." (Jeremiah 17:7-8) No fire/heat or drought in life can destroy those who are rooted in Christ! Let your faith repel fear and worries. Trust God in the storm; trust God despite silence. He is always there and He does always care! Do you trust God to meet all of your needs? Do you trust God when you're afraid, afflicted, confused, or overwhelmed? Do you trust God when your health is failing, your heart is hurting, or your loved ones are dying? Trust God at all times...in good times and in bad times. Trust His will, wisdom, and timing. Even when you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart. "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal." (Isaiah 26:3-4) "If we can trust God for our eternal salvation, how can we not trust Him to provide for the "little" things of life?" (M.E.Howard)
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for saving me and for answering me when I call! Please help me trust in You at all times with all my heart and not lean on my own strength and understanding.
"The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God is my Rock, in Whom I take refuge, my Shield and the Horn of my Salvation, my Stronghold." (Psalm 18:2 NIV)
Psalm 18 is David's hymn of thanksgiving for God's deliverance. David gives God all the credit. God is his (and our) Strength, Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, Refuge, Shield, Horn of Salvation, and Stronghold. He has proven Himself to be sufficient. Whatever we need, He is! "For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God Who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure." (Psalm 18:31-32) One of my favorite Names of God is Yahweh Tsuri, The Lord My Rock. He is the Rock of my soul! "He is the Rock; His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He." (Deuteronomy 32:4) The word Rock symbolizes strength, power, shelter, protection, defense, faithfulness, uprightness, stability, dependability, security, safety, justice, and firm foundation. We can always count on God and rely on Him. God is our mighty Rock and Fortress even when the world is falling apart. He is unchanging and unfailing. He is our Rescuer, Defender, and Protector. He is our Shelter and Refuge from the storms of life. Find rest in Him; our hope is in Him. Trust in Him at all times; He is in control even when all around you seem to be out of control. Pour out your hearts to Him in earnest prayer; He listens and He cares. Hold on to the Rock Eternal and you won't be shaken. "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. Truly He is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Fortress, I will never be shaken." (Psalm 62:1-2) Are you feeling like you have no strength left in you? Are you worn out physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually? Cry out to Jesus, our Rock and cling to Him. He will give you strength and rest that you need. "They (the Israelites) all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual Rock that accompanied them, and that Rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:3-4) May we build our lives on "the Solid Rock" (Jesus Christ) and rest on His unchanging grace! "The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!" (Psalm 18:46) Prayer: O Lord, thank You for being my mighty Rock and Fortress Whom I can always rely upon and trust in! Thank You for being my Shelter and Refuge from the storms of life! My hope is in You alone. Please help me to find rest in You and hold on to You no matter what.
