When I sat in the peaceful quiet of the morning, I heard my heart say, “Lord, I trust You”. Nothing earth shaking, nothing causing any fear or anxiousness, just a resolute confidence. I trust You!
And then I went to my Bible and read. There was the confidence of Samuel, Elisha, David, Jairus and the woman who had a chronic bleeding issue. They all said the same thing in one way or another. “Lord, I trust You”.
Years back there was a praise song that we sang quite often. The lyrics began to run through my mind on an endless loop. They still are. You Are My Hiding Place.
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With the songs of deliverance
When ever I’m afraid
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
Let the weak say
I am strong,
With the strength of the Lord
These lyrics come from the Psalms.
“That is why your loyal followers pray to you while there is still time. Then when trouble rises like a flood, it will not reach them. 7 You are a hiding place for me. You protect me from my troubles. You surround me and protect me, so I sing about the way you saved me. Selah
8 The Lord says, “I will teach you and guide you in the way you should live. I will watch over you and be your guide.” Psalm 32:6-8 ERV
Those people I was reading about this morning – Elisha, Samuel, Jairus and the woman – all felt weak in one way or another. They all faced circumstances that seemed overwhelming but instead of letting fear control their situation, they said “Lord I will trust in You”.
“People of Israel, descendants of Jacob, you may be weak and worthless, but do not be afraid. I myself will help you.” This is what the Lord himself says. “I am the Holy One of Israel, the one who saves you.” Isaiah 41:14 ERV
Do you feel weak or afraid? Then go to your hiding place, the Lord God, and say, “I trust You”.