Post by Betty on Mar 19, 2007 18:31:26 GMT -5
Trusting the Lord
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Romans 12:17-21
Psalm 34:17-22
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Title: Trusting the Lord
Read Psalm 34:17-22
Christians must entrust five burdens to the Lord
to receive blessings from Him. First, trust the
Lord with your frustrations (v. 17). The word
trouble means "to be in a bind" or "frustrated."
Sometimes we bring trouble on ourselves, as did
David. The only safe place is in the will of God.
Sometimes other people cause our troubles, as
Saul often did for David. And sometimes we have
troubles because God knows we need them. When we
have troubles, we need to pray for His help.
Trust the Lord with your frustrations.
Second, trust the Lord with your feelings (v.
18). David was repenting because of his sin, and
his heart was broken. God respects that attitude;
He is always near those who have a broken heart.
Third, trust the Lord with your future (v. 20).
The word guard means "to exercise great care
over, to protect." When Jesus was on the cross,
the Devil was doing his worst, yet he could do
only what God permitted. God was guarding His own
Son, and He will guard us, for He is concerned
with our future.
Fourth, trust the Lord with your foes (v. 21).
Their own sin will slay them. "Evil shall slay
the wicked." Give your enemies to the Lord. Let
Him be the Judge (Rom. 12:17-21).
Finally, trust the Lord with your failures (v.
22). The word condemned means "to be held
guilty." David sinned against the Lord (the cause
of his broken heart), but God rescued and forgave
him.
If you want to have a good day, trust the Lord
with these five burdens.
When you became a Christian, you trusted Jesus as
your Savior, and He saved you from the penalty of
your sin. But don't stop there. You need to
entrust your life to God daily. Entrust these
burdens to Him and receive the blessings He has
for you.
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Romans 12:17-21
Psalm 34:17-22
____________________________________________________________
Title: Trusting the Lord
Read Psalm 34:17-22
Christians must entrust five burdens to the Lord
to receive blessings from Him. First, trust the
Lord with your frustrations (v. 17). The word
trouble means "to be in a bind" or "frustrated."
Sometimes we bring trouble on ourselves, as did
David. The only safe place is in the will of God.
Sometimes other people cause our troubles, as
Saul often did for David. And sometimes we have
troubles because God knows we need them. When we
have troubles, we need to pray for His help.
Trust the Lord with your frustrations.
Second, trust the Lord with your feelings (v.
18). David was repenting because of his sin, and
his heart was broken. God respects that attitude;
He is always near those who have a broken heart.
Third, trust the Lord with your future (v. 20).
The word guard means "to exercise great care
over, to protect." When Jesus was on the cross,
the Devil was doing his worst, yet he could do
only what God permitted. God was guarding His own
Son, and He will guard us, for He is concerned
with our future.
Fourth, trust the Lord with your foes (v. 21).
Their own sin will slay them. "Evil shall slay
the wicked." Give your enemies to the Lord. Let
Him be the Judge (Rom. 12:17-21).
Finally, trust the Lord with your failures (v.
22). The word condemned means "to be held
guilty." David sinned against the Lord (the cause
of his broken heart), but God rescued and forgave
him.
If you want to have a good day, trust the Lord
with these five burdens.
When you became a Christian, you trusted Jesus as
your Savior, and He saved you from the penalty of
your sin. But don't stop there. You need to
entrust your life to God daily. Entrust these
burdens to Him and receive the blessings He has
for you.
