Simple Devotions

Tag: learning to trust God

  • instructed

    With the way life is, there’s always something to learn.

    New trends; a new way to cook and another new how to book, always something going on.

    Recently I was inspired to give sourdough baking a try and with little success I’m still trying to learn the art of it. I refuse to quit till I master my favorite bread.

    When we are willing , we can learn.

    Being willing is the first part, being humble is the next so that even if we fail at first, we will try again and again.

    And so it is with learning the Bible.

    When we approach the scriptures we need to be willing to be instructed and humble in how we receive it.

    It’s a book about God the Creator; His Son our Savior and all of earths history known as the great controversy between good and evil.

    Yes, there’s parts we all can relate to however it’s a book of lessons in which we light to understand by. This passage in John 16:13, tells how we will be given understanding and in turn this is how we learn to trust and abide in God’s Word.

    I came across these verses that inspired this post in Jeremiah 6:16 the Lord says to stop and take a look at the crossroads and consider which way we go. Crossroads for many purpose note the meaning to which direction we will chose to go.

    The instruction in this passage is to go to the old ways, “where the good way is.” you can see that there’s an opportunity to learn and walk in His instructions which is according to His will.

    Psalm 25:8 the psalmist knows the Lord is upright and good and He teaches sinners the way they should go. Working out our salvation has always been God’s goal and you will learn this when you become a student of His word.

    It has been touted as a book of consequences and once you read it you have to decide “Heaven or Hell?” But I challenge you to find out for yourself.

    It IS about the good way or the worlds evil way.

    Because of the gift of choice, He does not force you to go His way – He makes invitations and He only does this for those who are willing to be lead.

    If you are stubborn, prideful and unteachable – He will not be able to instruct. The whole matter is this John 7:16-18 Jesus spoke plainly and revealed the truth here.

    Today are you willing to be instructed by His Word? Raise up your hand, the teacher will teach you and you will never walk alone He is the good shepherd. He will lead you all the way.

    In Christ Love, Amen

  • harden

    “Do not harden your hearts, as in rebellion as they did in the trial in the wilderness.” Psalms 95:6-11

    God’s unfailing care for forty years to the children of Israel were daily reminders of His miraculous provision, God gave them food from Heaven which the angels served and they were taught that having God’s promises they were secure from want or harm.

    The problem was they did not appreciate what they were saved from or what they were given. And this was the hardening of their hearts. They complained often, He was giving them freedom and the love of a master but they said it would have been better back in Egypt, how quickly they forgot their trials. They did not trust in His salvation which was leading them to the promise land.

    The truth is the “manna from Heaven” He gave was like the “bread of Heaven ” who came down to give life. John 6:26-40

    The connection here is that God truly cares. We are blind to what we live in, we don’t see His gifts as life, because it doesn’t look like what we want. Matthew 15:14

    Have you ever watched a child receive a pair of gloves or a new jacket and the disappointment on their faces because they wanted something to play with, it wasn’t an object of affection to their own expectations. However give that kid a few years or a really cold day and they are going to love those new things that will help to keep them warm while they play outside. With God the Father its about needs, not wants.

    Our hearts are set against Him when we say “I’ll do it my way..” like those in the wilderness we have a lot in common, until we learn to trust and be obedient we will not be able to hear and follow His call and receive His care.

    His promises contain power.

    In every command, in every promise of Gods word is the power, the very life of God, by which the command is fulfilled.

    His Promises = His Provision

    So those who by faith receive His word, receive the very life and character of God. John 5:24

    So today trust Him, do not harden your hearts.

    In Christ Love, Amen

  • Beholding

    Psalm’s 34 Please stop and read His Word before proceeding.

    Today’s scripture helps us to know that we can trust in the promises of God’s word! When you read it line by line, the evidence is in the experience we have had or will have because He wants us to “taste and see”.

    Instead of depending on the word of another, we can go to the direct source and know we will not lack any good thing because God is good!

    And again there’s more proof of His Angels who protect (Cover) us as Christ faithful followers in verse 7.

    I personally believe if you could see what evil agencies we are up against daily, you would cling to the Word of God more fully and give every opportunity for His leading us step by step. This is something we should always talk to Him about in our prayers.

    However on that day of His return when His eternal light comes, we will see the full providence of God. What He has been protecting us from all along, until then we need to lean into His word and behold His goodness and His faithfulness.

    Here’s more Words to consider:

    Proverbs 16:20; this I will do! Proverbs 16:25; this we need to pray against following our own way ..is pure folly. Like traveling an unknown area without a GPS. ( ohhhh another good topic ..)

    In Christ love, Amen