This passage is one of the few psalms addressed to the people and not to God. It is a lengthy and somewhat repetitious poem that continues past the 18th verse. There are many themes of wisdom here, reflecting lessons concerning good & evil, being prosperous & happy, and trusting, serving and waiting on the Lord. You might find it difficult to put your whole trust in God; yet, we are blessed to have many examples in the Bible that show us the rewards of stepping out in faith and putting our trust in a God who loves us and wants the best for us. Consider these examples and then add some others:
· Moses put his trust in God to enable him to free the Israelites from slavery and lead them into the Promised Land.
· Noah trusted God when he was being mocked for making an ark when the sun was shining.
· Joseph trusted God for his future when his brothers sold him into slavery.
· Abraham trusted God when he was prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac.
· Mary and Joseph trusted when they were told that they had been chosen to raise the son of God.
When I find myself doubting where I am going, I am reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6 which says: “Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.”
I had to trust God to hold me up when my father died the day before my junior year in college began.
I had to trust God that He had a better plan for me when my childhood dreams of becoming a stewardess was changed.
I had to trust God when my daughter left home to teach in Ireland for 7 weeks & I had to keep on trusting God when that same daughter said she was going to Haiti.
Through each stage of my life, I have become assured that the true source of happiness comes from learning to trust in God, and that’s where my ultimate joy and peace comes from. What about you?
Written by Jeannie Hamrick
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