Blessed in Trust

Blessed in Trust

Jeremiah 17 begins with a rebuke. God is calling out the Israelites for their idolatry, for trusting in other gods and forsaking Him and His teachings. Like a parent with a child who's made a terrible choice, God makes it very clear that these choices have led and will lead to consequences. And yet, rather than only focusing on all that's been lost and will be lost because of Israel’s terrible choices, Jeremiah takes a moment to bring a refreshing reminder:

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the

LORD is.” Jeremiah 17:7 KJV

He calls those who trust Him “blessed,” even as chaos, sin, and idolatry reign around them. He says that people who trust in God

“For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”  Jeremiah 17:8 KJV

We get to choose who and what we worship. Who is your confidence in? Who do you trust? If it is the Lord, take heart knowing that in this you are blessed. An abundant life in God, full of fruit even when sin is all around, is the mark of having chosen to trust Him. What an incredible thing it is to be able to make this choice!

SHARE YOUR FAITH

Today, ask God for confidence to share His love with someone you meet. Trust Him to guide your words as you let others know about His good news!

PRAYER

God, I choose to trust You. You have changed my life and made me new. Help me to share that confidently and boldly with the people you put in my path today! Guide me to follow in Your will today, Father. In Jesus' name, Amen.