Trusting God

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

The more you know God, the more you will trust Him. What is there not to trust? He is all powerful, has all the wisdom, and loves us beyond belief. Most every one expresses a belief in God, yet very few actually trust Him. Trusting the Lord with all your heart means walking out, by faith, on His word, no matter what consequences or opposition you may face. As Israel was about to cross Jordan into the promised land two things had to happen, one the priest had to trust God to part the waters and two the people had to believe God’s promise.

Trusting God wholeheartedly also means we are not to lean on our own knowledge and understanding. Now that does not mean we are to give up the sound mind and reasoning spirit that God has give us. But it does mean that we are not to rely on our limited knowledge, experience, and emotions to guide us safely through life. Israel knew the river was at flood stage, they knew there was no safe place to cross. They also knew the folks on the other side did not like them. Their natural instinct told them to stay put. Had they relied on their natural emotions they would have not crossed the river and would not have received the blessings God had planned for them. The water did not part until the sole of the foot of the priest touched the surface of the water. God did His part now Israel had to do their part.

The question we need to ask ourselves is this: do we trust God to do what he says, that He knows where He is going and that He will supply our needs? We are not to analyze or rationalize God’s leadership with man’s natural inclination for if we do then we will be inclined to not follow God. The bible clearly spells out His councils and directs us to follow regardless of our personal preferences or preconceptions. If we use those as our guide we are lease apt to follow God’s leadership. It is precisely at times like these we are least inclined to listen to God or follow where He leads.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.