When all else fails, trust
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by Pastor Kevin Bell
This is the last in a set of four devotions on the theme of Trust, which have been published approximately weekly.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight (Proverbs 3:5).
In the book of Hebrews there is this wonderful reassurance from God: ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’ (verse 13:5b). God wants us to know he is absolutely trustworthy, no matter what our circumstances may indicate. He wants us to firmly hold onto his promise that he has not left us to the mercy of fate or any other fearful circumstances. God says to us in the words of Jeremiah 29:11: ‘For I know the plans I have for you’ …’plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’.
But human energy runs out. Often after a time of trial, hurt, pain, struggle with fear, or uncertainty about the future, we don’t seem to have any energy left. Human endurance and willpower runs out. In the dark valleys of life we need a power and energy source bigger than ourselves. If we think we are going to make it through all the valleys of life on our own power, then we will be sadly disappointed.
When all else fails God calls us to rely on his strength, his power and his care. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you, says 1 Peter 5:7.
If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed.
If you look within, you’ll be depressed.
If you look at Christ, you’ll be at rest.
Heavenly Father, you are our true and certain hope when our energy runs out. We will trust in you. Amen.
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