Have you ever felt like you have been traveling around in a big circle? You think that you are almost near the end when landmarks that you have seen in the beginning of your journey start appearing. You grow weary and complain. Soon you are at a point of desperation and begin crying out for…
Category: Placing Trust in God
Beware When Holding God’s Hand That He’s Not Kept Behind
The simple act of holding God’s hand is a strong image in our walk with Him. Yet, how often do we mistake our grip for His, our path for His perfect plan? As we look into several examples of misguided interaction, we can discover memorable truths about our relationship with God and the hazards of…
Trust in God Our Impenetrable Shield
There are two ways we can obtain knowledge of God: by His word revealed to us, and by the experience of others who have put their trust in God. His word portrays Him as the proper object for us to trust in both the natural realm and in the spiritual realm, always. Therefore, we are…
Have You Reached Your Dead End?
Once you were in bondage to sin, but a way was made for you to get free. You acknowledged the price paid, and were then granted your release from captivity. The enemy was forced to let you go. Now the world you are in is a beautiful place. The burdens that weighed you down are…
Unleashing God’s Victory: How One Hornet Reveals His Unstoppable Power
Many times in our walk with God He will use something small, or even unseen, to bring about a great victory for His glory. One example of this occurred thousands of years ago, after the Israelites had crossed the Jordan River and were entering the land that God had promised for many years to give…
A Simple Trust in God Makes a Fugitive of Righteousness
Are you in a situation right now where you are oppressed and mocked just for standing up for the truth and putting your trust in God—whether at work, on the road, or even in your own home? Do feel like you are in the wrong place at the right time or even the right place…
A Lack of Faith in a Deep Well Keeps One Thirsty
“The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?” (John 4:11) “The well is deep….” The well here was deeper than expected. And this woman of Samaria could see that Jesus had nothing to lower into the well to…
Can God Help with Your Cares, Burdens, and Afflictions?
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 53:22 To cast your burdens upon God means resting upon what He has promised and on what He provides. Cares can heavily weigh your heart down, but the Lord won’t allow you to come…
Seeing the Whole City
Suppose you live in a very large city, and friends you haven’t seen for many years come to visit for a short time. After you all chat a while, they say that they want to “see your city.” Naturally, you are eager to oblige. You get everyone in your vehicle and proceed to show them…
To Envy the Wicked is to Insult God
For centuries people have been struggling unsuccessfully with envy. But there was one man named Asaph who found the solution. He was a worship leader in the Temple for the Israelite people, a skilled musician who also wrote several of the psalms in the Bible. He was one who knew about the blessings and the…
The Peril of Trusting in Our Own Way
When we make a commitment to God, we have chosen to follow and obey only Him. We have no right at that point to chart our own path, because we now belong to Him and have come under His direction and care. When we surrender our life to God we cannot go off into just…
When We Trust in Jesus Our Anchor is Secure
Our journey through life often resembles a turbulent sea voyage, where storms of adversity threaten us. In these moments of turmoil, our faith is tested, and we must choose where to place our trust. Just as a skilled captain relies on his experience and instincts to navigate treacherous waters, we too can find guidance and…
