TRUST THE LORD!

(Part 4)

Recently after I shared with you about the beautiful poster on TRUST that was in my house, many remarkable things happened to us. I hope you would like to hear them.

Last week we went for a service in a nearby church. The preacher was sharing from the book of Exodus about how the people of Israel that saw God’s awesome power demonstration, His signs and wonders in Egypt and also in the desert after they come out of the Egyptian captivity could not fully trust God but instead they were always looking up to a man called Moses – a mere man who only trusted in God.

God did so many things to capture their attention and wanted them to put their trust in Him and not on men but they wouldn’t. What a pity. The preacher concluded by saying: “Don’t look to men for help in terms of finance or anything because they will fail us….just Trust God!”

I would agree with this man of God because the Bible says in (Jer 17:5 MKJV) So says Jehovah, Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Jehovah.) And in another scripture it’s written: Put no trust in a friend; put no hope in a guide; keep the door of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom (Mic 7:5 MKJV).

The same week, I received a phone call from a friend who wants to meet up with us. When my wife and I went to meet this newly married couple, we had some coffee time that filled with encouragement and joy. At that juncture, my friend passed me a small packet and said: “This is a gift for you and your family”. Guess what? That small red packet was truly a great blessing to us as we were ‘trusting God for the chariots’. Amen!

Friends, please allow me to show you from the scriptures –

# Why we must trust in the LORD and the LORD alone?

Because:

(i) Its The Promise of God

- (Isa 41:10 MKJV) Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.

(ii) You Will Be Delivered and Not Be Ashamed

- (Psa 22:4,5;9,10 MKJV) Our fathers trusted in You; they trusted, and You delivered them.

They cried to You, and were delivered; they trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

For You are He who took Me out of the womb, causing Me to trust while on My mother's breasts.

I was cast on You from the womb; You are My God from My mother's belly.)

- (Rom 9:33 MKJV) as it is written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a Stumbling-stone and a Rock-of-offense, and everyone believing on Him shall not be put to shame."

(iii) Its a Matter of Life and Death

- (Joh 5:24,25 MKJV) Jesus: Truly, truly, I say to you, He who hears My Word and believes on Him who sent Me has everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death to life.

Truly, truly, I say to you, The hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they who hear shall live.

- (Col 2:13,14 MKJV) Paul: And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses,

blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross.

- (Joh 11:25,26 MKJV) Jesus said to her, I am the Resurrection and the Life! He who believes in Me, though he die, yet he shall live.

And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?

(iv) Its The Requirement of The LORD

- (Joh 14:1 MKJV) Jesus: Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me.

- (Psa 91:15,16 MKJV) He shall call on Me, and I will answer Him; I will be with Him in trouble; I will deliver Him, and honor Him.

With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.

Dear beloved, in conclusion of this article on “Trust The LORD” allow me to quote the main scripture once again:

- (Psa 20:7,8 MKJV) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of Jehovah our God.

They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright.)

As you can see, those who trust in the LORD will definitely rise up (or in other words to be strengthened / established / accomplish / succeed) and stand upright (which means to be restored / lifted up / testify).

My wife reminded me that: “For every step of trust towards Jesus our LORD and Savior, there’s always a beginning of signs and wonders”. So keep trusting and learn to rest in HIM for it’s not in vain at all.

The End

Shalom!

B.Kumarathevan

TRUST THE LORD!

(Part 3)

Last week one of my friends, who commented on my articles on this subject, encouraged me by saying: “Let’s trust God for the chariots too”. Isn’t that wonderful? In fact the Psalmist who wrote

Ps. 20: 7 did not in any way say that we should not believe God for the ‘chariots’ or ‘horses’ but he was making a strong point by saying that our focus and trust must only be upon the Giver rather than the gift itself.

If you ask me, definitely I would like to have the chariots and the horses, BUT NOT WITHOUT GOD. I would rather trust God and even wait for the provision from His throne.

Friends, people always say: “Just talking or writing is easy”, but as you all know, every time we say something or preach or begin to exercise a certain truth, we ourselves have to face the test to understand the principals and experience the goodness of God. Am I right?

The other day, when both my wife and I were facing some struggles and waiting for an answer from God, I was attracted by a poster in my bedroom that explains the meaning of TRUST. These are the words that were written on the poster:

Take one day at a time.

- (Mat 6:34 MKJV) Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow shall be anxious for its own things. Sufficient to the day is the evil of it.

Remember, all things work together for good.

- (Rom 8:28 MKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Under no circumstances should you worry.

- (Php 4:6 MKJV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Start everyday with prayer and thanksgiving.

- (1Th 5:15-18 MKJV) See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

The Lord will never leave you or forsake you; Don’t ever forget that!

- (Heb 13:5 MKJV) Let your way of life be without the love of money, and be content with such things as you have, for He has said, "Not at all will I leave you, not at all will I forsake you, never!"

When I read it again and again, I just felt the Father’s tender care and assurance. I than shared this beautiful words with my wife. It really ministered to us. Hope it did the same to you. May God bless the anonymous writer.

Few days later, we had a special visitor from north Malaysia – a couple who involves in ministry/missions – shared with us from Ps 37: 3-6 that says: “Trust in the LORD and do good…”

Don’t you think that this is God who wants to get our attention to keep trusting Him no matter what the situation may be?

My beloved friends, Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember/make mention the name of Jehovah our God. (Psa 20:7 MKJV/ASV)

Let us once again read and ponder the scriptures which are taken from the poster. Pray that it will truly uplift you and make you see God in different perspective.

To be continued…

Stay connected.

B.Kumarathevan

TRUST THE LORD!

(Part 2)

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember/make mention the name of Jehovah our God.

(Psa 20:7 MKJV/ASV)

In part 1 of this subject, I explained to you about what it means by trusting in chariots and horses. Now in this 2^nd part, we will see: What it means “to trust in the LORD?”

I can share with you or make mention to you many personal testimonies and also of others, how God came through in our lives in times of our need or even in moments of desperation when we hold on and simply TRUST in Him.

(Pro 3:5 KJV) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In another translation it says, “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart…”.

What this really means TRUST IN THE LORD and how to apply it in our daily life?

* It simply means:

1) Not to lean on our own understanding

(Pro 3:5 MKJV) Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding

I believe, we can fulfill this scripture in our daily life if we continuously walk by faith, not by sight (2Co 5:7 MKJV)

Friends, men’s knowledge and understanding can never be able to come close to God’s wisdom. That’s why we need to:

2) Acknowledge God in all our ways

Pro 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

With all our heart and mind we got to keep looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb 12:2 KJV).

Let us be let by the Spirit of God and let the radiance of the Lord Jesus Christ shine on our path throughout our life.

That’s why we got to:

3) Have the eyes and the mind of Christ, not our own

Pro 3:7a Do not be wise in your own eyes…

Paul the apostle said in (Php 2:21 & 24 MKJV) For all seek their own, not the things which are of Jesus Christ. But I trust in the Lord…

We must learn to die to ourselves and start focusing on our Savior and:

4) Fear God and shun evil to receive divine health

Pro 3:7b & 8 (…fear Jehovah and depart from evil. Healing shall be to your navel and marrow to your bones.)

Psalmist declared boldly and accurately that The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. (Psa 111:10 KJV)

Fearing God also means submitting totally to Him and resist the evil one as it is said in (Jas 4:7 MKJV) Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

All that we have belongs to God and as His chosen ones we ought to:

5) Honor God with our possessions

Pro 3:9, 10 (Honor Jehovah with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; and your barns shall be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst with new wine.)

Besides receiving blessings from God, Asaph the psalmist understood that it is our duty and privilege to make: “vow, and pay to Jehovah your God; let all that are around Him bring presents to the Fearful One”(Psa 76:11 MKJV).

Naturally when our kids or anyone make mistakes, we do correct them and expect them to humbly receive it. Likewise, we too must be able to:

6) Receive the correction of God by humbling ourselves

Pro 3:11, 12 (My son, do not despise the chastening of Jehovah; nor be weary with His correction; for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.)

Receiving correction in humility reveals our character and definitely there’s a reward for it as it is perfectly said in:

(Jas 4:10 ASV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall exalt you.

Walking in our own strength or trusting others above God will always fail us. The best thing to do is:

7) Finding God’s wisdom and His understanding

Pro 3:13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.

Friends, we just need to ask God for wisdom just as King Solomon did. Even Jesus according to the gospel of Luke 2:52 advanced/increased/progressed in wisdom and stature and favor before God and men.

I totally agree with Apostle Paul that “..if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and with no reproach, and it shall be given to him. (Jas 1:5 MKJV).

Dear saints, to say: “come on…just Trust the LORD!” is pretty easy but when it comes to application and practicality, we got to really do it with all our heart.

…to be continued…

B.Kumarathevan 2009