HE IS…

“I AM THAT I AM” Exodus 3:14

Sometimes people make claims and promises that they’re unable or unwilling to live up to. Some folk make offers that seem too good to be true which usually fail. Others, out of the goodness of their hearts, try to please but are unable to always follow through. These are a few of the reasons why Psalm 118:8 says it’s better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Today’s verse lets us know why it is better to have the Lord as our shelter. God explains to Moses that He is the answer to every problem that exists. Whenever we say, “I need” God replies, “I AM the answer”. If it’s outside of our ability then God promises to undertake when we ask Him. Whether we’re looking at a mountain before us, or a valley underneath us, God will produce the bridge that’ll get us to our future.

Some days look impossible to gain victory over. Whenever we realize that we’re unable, we must remember that God is able & we should find refuge in Him. When we’re in Him He becomes the solution, answer & supply that we need. Our impossible victories become possible as He undertakes with us.

This week let’s find OUR REFUGE IN HIM. Even if we’re looking at seemingly impossible circumstances or situations, let’s give it to the great I AM. Lets allow Him to answer those things that we are incapable of. Let’s allow His strength to conquer & His Word to be victorious over every area of our lives. Let’s give it to the Lord & let Him do what He does best.

Got Trouble…

John 14:1 “Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” – Jesus

Did you ever trust someone only to have them let you down? You victoriously proclaimed “I knew that would happen!” Lost trust can result in agitation, anxiety & distress. It may even cause us to doubt, which affects our ability to trust again in the future. A trouble free heart is simply a trusting heart. It’s one that’s free from agitation, anxiety & distress – the type of heart we truly want.

Today’s verse shares a golden key to keeping our hearts free of trouble. We’re told to only trust in God & Jesus. Psalm 118:8 says that it’s better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. That’s probably because people will let us down no matter how hard they try not to. If our focus is on people rather than Jesus there’ll be trouble up ahead.

Understanding the value of trust is very important. Over 200 times in our New Testament the issue of trust is addressed. Trust simply means to think of as truth, be persuaded of, credit and place confidence in. We’re meant to trust God’s Word above everything & everybody else. If we take our life away from God’s Word we will also lose our trust. When we place it in God, where it belongs, we’ll receive a trouble free heart.

This week let’s shift our focus from those around us. No matter where our trust has been focused in the past let’s place it back on God. As we do this a trouble free heart will be restored to us and agitation, anxiety & distress will leave our lives.