He Will

January 17, 2013

Proverbs 3:5 is my husband’s favorite verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

How do we trust in the Lord with all our heart, when there are so many other things on which to lean, i.e. job security, friends, wealth, etc? Many times the only way we learn to trust in Him is when these other things fail us.  It’s not so bad to one day realize that if all you have is Jesus – He’s enough.  In fact, it’s a relief and a refuge to rest in His name and nothing else.

When we do not understand the why’s of life, or the seemingly unanswered prayers we pray, it’s then we are to “submit to him” – lay it all down at his feet – and leave it there.  

Obviously, there will be days, weeks, months, and sometimes years of not understanding God’s ways.  This is because He doesn’t think like us, nor does he have an outcome in mind that looks like what we call “success.” His outcome for our lives is good, hopeful, and bright.  

Not understanding, today?  Picture yourself leaning against a fortified wall of strength, and just stay there until you are able to walk again.  And while you wait, keep your eyes open for that straight path, and then walk in it.

Trust in Him.  He never fails.