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In the beginning, God showed His people that He is faithful and that He provides. He said through Moses, "And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day." (Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV). He reminded them that everything they needed came from Him, not from their own strength.
The psalmist also trusted fully in God, saying, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1, NKJV). He trusted that God would always give him what he needed, just like a good shepherd takes care of his sheep.
When Jesus came, He taught us with great love to trust God completely. He said, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:31-33, NKJV). Jesus made it very clear: if we put God first, He will take care of everything we need.
Jesus also said, "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." (Luke 12:6-7, NKJV). He showed us that God sees everything about us and cares for even the smallest details of our lives.
The disciple Peter, one of the twelve, also told the believers to trust in God. He said, "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7, NKJV). He knew from walking with Jesus that God does not leave us alone in our troubles. He wants us to give Him all our worries.
The greatest example of trust was given by Jesus Himself, just before He went to the cross. In the Garden of Gethsemane, knowing the pain and death that were coming, Jesus prayed to His Father with a heart full of sorrow. He said, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." (Matthew 26:39, NKJV). Even though He wished to avoid the suffering, Jesus surrendered completely to His Father's will, showing us that real trust is not only believing in God's power to help us, but also believing that God's plan is always the best, even when it is hard. Jesus prayed again, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." (Matthew 26:42, NKJV). In this moment, Jesus gave the highest example of faith, trusting fully in His Father's goodness and purpose.
And to give us even greater courage, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah, saying, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10, NKJV).
And to seal this promise forever, Jesus Himself said to His followers, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20, NKJV). No matter what we face, we are never alone, for He, the one who trusted perfectly, stays with us forever.
O Lord, my God,
You are my Shepherd and my strength.
You know my needs before I speak;
You see my heart before I cry.
Teach me to trust You in the day of joy
and in the night of sorrow.
When the path is dark, lead me by Your light;
when I am weak, hold me with Your mighty hand.
Let my heart say, as Your Son said,
"Not my will, but Yours be done."
For Your ways are good and Your love is forever.
I cast all my fears at Your feet,
for You care for me with a love that never fails.
You are my shield, my help, and my song.
You are with me always, even to the end of the age.
Blessed be the Lord, who does not leave me,
who lifts me up and gives me peace.
Amen.
The psalmist also trusted fully in God, saying, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1, NKJV). He trusted that God would always give him what he needed, just like a good shepherd takes care of his sheep.
When Jesus came, He taught us with great love to trust God completely. He said, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:31-33, NKJV). Jesus made it very clear: if we put God first, He will take care of everything we need.
Jesus also said, "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." (Luke 12:6-7, NKJV). He showed us that God sees everything about us and cares for even the smallest details of our lives.
The disciple Peter, one of the twelve, also told the believers to trust in God. He said, "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7, NKJV). He knew from walking with Jesus that God does not leave us alone in our troubles. He wants us to give Him all our worries.
The greatest example of trust was given by Jesus Himself, just before He went to the cross. In the Garden of Gethsemane, knowing the pain and death that were coming, Jesus prayed to His Father with a heart full of sorrow. He said, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." (Matthew 26:39, NKJV). Even though He wished to avoid the suffering, Jesus surrendered completely to His Father's will, showing us that real trust is not only believing in God's power to help us, but also believing that God's plan is always the best, even when it is hard. Jesus prayed again, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." (Matthew 26:42, NKJV). In this moment, Jesus gave the highest example of faith, trusting fully in His Father's goodness and purpose.
And to give us even greater courage, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah, saying, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10, NKJV).
And to seal this promise forever, Jesus Himself said to His followers, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20, NKJV). No matter what we face, we are never alone, for He, the one who trusted perfectly, stays with us forever.
O Lord, my God,
You are my Shepherd and my strength.
You know my needs before I speak;
You see my heart before I cry.
Teach me to trust You in the day of joy
and in the night of sorrow.
When the path is dark, lead me by Your light;
when I am weak, hold me with Your mighty hand.
Let my heart say, as Your Son said,
"Not my will, but Yours be done."
For Your ways are good and Your love is forever.
I cast all my fears at Your feet,
for You care for me with a love that never fails.
You are my shield, my help, and my song.
You are with me always, even to the end of the age.
Blessed be the Lord, who does not leave me,
who lifts me up and gives me peace.
Amen.
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