For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV)
So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 (ESV)
Do you trust God at all times and in every aspect of your life? I am ashamed to say I do not always. From time to time I fight and wrestle with this notion when I allow my humanity to get in the way. There are times when I feel that I alone must take charge of my life, and be the only one responsible for my life’s outcomes. I know many others also share these thoughts and feelings from time to time as well. But of course, many of us also know and believe, we are God’s beloved children and, He is with us and knows our life’s direction.
For this new year of 2023, let us make a conscious effort to trust God like never before, in every aspect of our life. To have the same type of trust we have every day in mundane things. Take for example turning on a water faucet. When you do this, you believe and do not doubt that water will come out. How about when you enter a room and flip on the light switch? You expect and trust that the light will come on. In addition, when you turn the key or press a button in your car, you fully expect it to start. We all have expectations and trust that objects will work when they are engaged. Why don’t we have that same level of confidence and belief in God? Why don’t we believe that God will operate in our lives and be there for us, just like we believe in the various gadgets we use daily? Why do we doubt His existence and/or, doubt His abilities to be there in our lives?
In the Bible do you remember the story of the centurion and his servant who was ill? In Matthew 8:8-10, the centurion went to Jesus and asked for healing for his sick servant. So Jesus prepared to get up and go with him. However, he told Jesus not to do this as he was unworthy to have Him enter his home. He declared before Jesus and those listening that all he needed was for Jesus to say the word, and he believed his servant would be healed. He did not have to see Jesus physically come to his house, nor touch his servant. Jesus marveled at his level of trust, belief and faith. The Bible states at that very moment, his servant was healed.
God calls us all to have that level of belief, faith, and trust that He will see us through any circumstances we face in our lives, as well as the lives of our friends and loved ones. There will be times we may not like the life situation before us but despite this, we will still trust and believe that God will see us through. So remember, whatever life expectations you must face, trust God!!
Blessings,
Angélique
To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com