February 9 Trust in What is Real! Proverbs 3:5-6
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“We are in a mess!” “This world has become a terrible place!” “Who are we to trust?” These are just a few of the questions that I have heard, over the past few months. How can it be, that in the greatest country in the world; that demonstrations of hatred, lies and deceit are boldly and blatantly being exercised before our eyes and we are to accept this fallacy as the truth. The wicked attempting to set a standard of behavior for the less wicked and the leadership of our country being driven by personal hatred and, just plain evil! When I was growing up in the white sands of Eastern Wayne County, I was taught to trust the government and to trust police officers and I was taught to respect other people’s property and to trust what our leaders said, well that was the truth. Granted, it could have been a time of simple naiveté, yet, I felt a sense of comfort in knowing that leaders were truthful and were doing what they thought was best, in order to make our lives better. Sadly, today, I do not have that same sense of confidence in our social, civic, and political leaders. Over the last few months, I have shared the necessity to follow God and His Truth and to not place your hope in ordinary men and women, especially in politics! Folks, we are living in perilous times and, sadly, personal integrity, commitment and truth are lacking in modern America! If I were to view it from a strictly human prospective, I would be desperately depressed and continually sad, yet, I have the truth that dwells within me! Joshua 1:9 tells us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Even though, my trust in our government and trust in elected officials has taken a hit, I am fully TRUSTING IN MY SAVIOR AND I KNOW THAT HE WILL SEE ME THROUGH TO THE END OF MY EARTHLY LIFE AND THAT CREATES A TRUE SENSE OF GRATITUDE IN ME! Folks, groups, governments and other organizations, may disappoint and let us down; Our God, through Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, will NEVER DISAPPOINT! So, let the government continue to do what it may, and let others do what it is that they will do, and let their lies and deception continue. Guess what? I am going to claim my God’s promises for me and I am going to continue to grow in HIS GRACE and I am going to continue to SHARE HIS LOVE and I am going to continue to TRUST IN HIS HOLY WORD, and I am convinced that I AM GOING TO BE JUST FINE!! Remember this... “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) This promise, fulfilled in your life, requires commitment, action and total TRUST in HIS POWER, PROMISE AND PROVISION! Stay Strong, Stay Focused….THE BEST IS YET TO BE!