Psalm 118:8
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”
Psalm 118:8 ESV
What a wonderful feeling to know that no matter what we face in life, we have God on our side to deliver us from our trials. We live in this world and it is so easy to follow the wisdom and advice of the world to guide our lives. After all, we see others who are following this advice and they seem to prosper. But the wisdom of this world is demonic in nature and is from Satan, not God. A reverential fear of God and a heart that trusts the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and gives us safety from the fear of man. Indeed, an ever-increasing knowledge of our great God and Savior gives us wisdom and understanding. A soul that has a reverential fear of the Lord and a heart that trusts in His unfailing Word gains wisdom and well-being, but humility must come before honor is bestowed. Throughout the word of God we discover that the fear of the Lord trumps all other fears and failings. A trusting faith in the Lord puts to flight the terrors that stalk us by night and quench the fiery darts that fly around us by day, but the fear of people and dread of what man can do to us is a dangerous trap into which any one of us can all fall, if we do not have our heart focused on the one and only means of safety. Trusting the goodness and grace of the Lord with reverence and awe ensures safety from all that would seek to harm or destroy us. I know that we all can agree that there were times when we attempted to call people for help and either they refused, promised and did not come through or did not even respond. Man changes from day to day but the Word of God declares that the Lord our God changes not for He is the same yesterday, today and forever. People of God, trust God to do just what He said He would do in your life. Seek God through prayer and meditation in His Word. He will prove to you over and over again throughout scripture that those who put their faith and trust in Him will not be ashamed!!!
Father thank You for this day and that You are our God and that there is nothing that man can do to harm or unsettle us. Lord pour out Your abundant blessings upon my friend and family today. Lord we pray that the eyes of our hearts may remain fixed and focused on You, with reverential fear and a childlike trust. Lord Keep our hearts from the fear of man, for You have promised that those that trust in You are kept safe from all adversaries. Lord use my friend to be Your salt and light to all today. Daddy we love you amen. Be a blessing. Love ya!
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