Tis So Sweet

Trust - Reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESVThe most reasonable choice we can make it to look for find and follow God’s will and wisdom. Trust His Direction, His Timing, His Covering and Council, His Provision and His Process. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden… Hebrews 13:17 NIVThe command to Trust God didn’t come with any conditional out clauses?Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6 NLTSagacious - having keen mental discernment and excellent judgment.My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 NLTThe best made human plans cannot begin to approach the significance or sagacity of God’s plan.Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 NASBThe sooner we learn to trust Jesus and His plans, the sooner we walk in His grace and favor. Choosing obedience over the objections of our opinions or emotions is what it means to trust in Jesus. You can be certain that Jesus is always aware and able to find you in your deepest desperation. Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Matthew 14:28 ESVPeter knew Jesus was more trustworthy than the boat and his own ability to keep it afloat. A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.