Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – February 20, 2018
So also Abraham ‘believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’ Galatians 3:6
When compared to many other small communities in the U.S., I imagine my hometown in Southern Idaho is as interesting as most. If you visit, you’ll see lots of pickup trucks; you can purchase a famous Idaho Spud candy bar at just about any gas station, and if you’re in the mood for a real Idaho baker, you can find one at any grocery store since it’s certified potato country.
Twin Falls is also where Evel Knievel unsuccessfully attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon on his steam-powered “skycycle” in 1974. If you visit, you can still see his dirt ramp on the south side of the canyon. It’s also where more than 500 people come from all over the world every year to strap on their parachutes and throw themselves off our famous Perrine Bridge into the Snake River Canyon, 486 feet below.
These jumpers do their research. They know which way the wind should be blowing, and what type of equipment to use to get safely to their landing. They trust their equipment; they trust their teams. So, they jump. If they didn’t believe they would make it to their destination, they wouldn’t take the leap. What they believe affects how they act.
Life with God is the same. In 1 Peter 2:23 it says of Jesus:
“When they hurled insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”
What Jesus believed affected his actions. He believed His Father was just; He believed He would get Him safely home and accomplish His purposes; He believed He would make all things right, so He willingly laid down His life without fighting against His accusers.
What we truly believe about our Lord affects how we act too. Like Christ, when we entrust ourselves to Him, it means we truly trust and believe Him. We are not like those who say we believe without action. Instead, we are do-ers, not just hearers. And in this, we are blessed.
When money is short, we do not panic. Instead, we entrust ourselves to Him who provides for His kids.
When our hearts are grieving, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Instead, we entrust ourselves to Him who comforts those who mourn.
When we are lonely, we do not despair. Instead, we place our hope in Him who will never leave us or forsake us.
When we are waiting for the future to unfold, we trust God is leading us.
Is your trust and belief in Christ affecting how you respond to life and life’s challenges? The Lord wants to provide you with the peace and confidence that comes through trust and belief.
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:22).
Prayer
Lord, how awesome that true belief and trust in you will affect every aspect of my life, and in this there is hope! Praise you, Lord.Application
Take a few minutes and think about your life. Is there any area in which you need to choose to believe and trust Him fully?Related Reading
John 13:17; Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 4:21-22Post/Tweet today
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Perfect word of God. Trust him no matter what situation you find yourself in. And remember all things work together for our good… Thank you for allowing God to use you.
Dear Angelia,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us after reading “Jumping Off a Bridge and Trusting God”. This was a great reminder to trust God in our day to day life. Like you said, “Trust Him no matter what situation you find yourself in”. Angelia, don’t you feel that we need to be reminded of this from time to time because we get so busy and distracted with our lives that we forget to trust the One who knows our days? (I know I do!).
We are also thankful that Shana is “allowing” God to use her.
We are grateful that you are art of our Wisdom Hunter’s family.
Here’s to jumping off a bridge and trusting Him the whole time,
Gwynne
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
This is a wonderful word today. I’m in the midst of a cafe project in which Everyone Eats regardless of means. I’m facing insurmountable odds in this proposal to start it and no capitol whatsoever! But I know God is in control of everything!
Dear Sara,
Thank you for contacting us after reading “Jumping Off a Bridge and Trusting God”. We are grateful that you were blessed by it.
Your cafe project sounds so worthwhile and I would love to hear more about it. (gwynne@wisdomhunters.com). Please email me with further details and let me know how we can pray for you and your efforts in this project.
You are so right when you said “But I know God is in control of everything!”. Lord, help us all to always remember that! Amen!
The really amazing truth is that our God is so much bigger than the obstacles you face in not only getting the proposal started, but also finding the capitol. If this is part of His Plan, He will show you a way.
Looking forward to hear back from you as you begin this journey.
Believing and trusting~
Gwynne
“Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him. my Savior and My God.”
Psalm 42:5-6
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain where Jesus, who went before us,has entered on our behalf.” Hebrews 6: 19