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